Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 750ml

Iconic Margaret River Cabernet with cassis depth, cedar spice and cellar worthy structure. Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is a flagship Margaret River red from the historic Wallcliffe Vineyard, delivering classic Cabernet perfume, depth and serious tannin architecture. It’s refined and tightly framed, with dark fruit intensity and savoury complexity built to evolve beautifully over time. Halliday Wine Companion - 98 Points  Handpicked fruit was berry sorted before fermentation of 30 days on skins; 18 months in French oak (50% new). This is a glorious cabernet, its blackcurrant, cedar and spice bouquet leading into a seamless, perfectly balanced palate with cassis and redcurrant fruit framed by cedary oak. The amazing tannins, softly woven into the fabric of the fruit, gives this wine its ultimate class. James Halliday  Tasting Notes Aroma: Blackcurrant and mulberry with violets, rolled tobacco, wet slate and cocoa. Palate: Powerful yet elegant red and black currants, liquorice and cedar/tobacco notes with fine, assertive tannins.  Finish: Long, dry and savoury with persistent cassis, cedar spice and structured grip. Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions Serve at 16to 18°C and decant 30 to 60 minutes to let the aromatics and structure unfurl. About the Winery / Producer / Region Founded in 1970 by David Hohnen (with brothers Mark and Giles), Cape Mentelle is one of Margaret River’s pioneering estates, with Cabernet Sauvignon at the heart of its identity especially from the Wallcliffe site planted in the early years.  Cellaring Potential A serious cellar candidate, enjoy now with air, or hold confidently through 2040+ as it develops more savoury, tertiary complexity. Collector’s Note 98 points – James Halliday 95 points – Tyson Stelzer (Decanter) Details Winery: Cape Mentelle Vintage: 2012 Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Margaret River, Western Australia Style: Premium Australian Cabernet Sauvignon