Winery - Cape Mentelle
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full-bodied and rich, Cape Mentelle’s 2002 Cab Sauvignon is a slightly minty wine, but relies more on ripe cassis and chocolate flavors for power and weight. The silkiness of the tannins suggests only 2–3 more years are needed before this wine really hits its stride.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Classic Semillon aromas of hay and quince create an intriguing but subtle opening act while the simpler palate displays some attractive cut-grass notes from the Sauvignon Blanc. A good partner for flavorful shellfish preparations.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nicely balanced Chardonnay, marrying subtle buttered apple notes with bolder notes of toasted hazelnut and white peaches. It’s got a silky texture and plenty of intensity on the fresh, citrusy finish. Drink now–2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Toasty, buttery and round in the mouth, with yellow fruit underneath. Fruit, not toast, is the key player on the finish. The nose offers a strange mix of mustard, meat and beef aromas.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Creamy-vanilla dominates the nose; after some aeration, it’s joined by herb and caramel notes. Palate offers sweet black fruit and fine, chalky tannins that carry through to the finish. A sturdy and pleasing, if not lush, Shiraz.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Meaty, peppery aromas accent sturdy black fruit on the nose. This is an excellent wine, elegant and restrained, with mixed black and red fruit at its core. Chalky tannins on the palate follow through to the finish, where they’re joined by subtle mocha and herb notes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fine oaky tannins make for a sturdy frame; red-brown fruit fills in the picture, with mocha accents on the palate and finish. A very good, solid Cab.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This 60-40 blend reveals a bit of herbal grassiness and yellow plum in its bouquet, then adds melon flavors that flesh out the palate. It’s an attractive, medium-weight wine that finishes a little short and soft. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a complex, dark-fruited wine that merits serious attention from consumers looking for a slightly different style of Australian Shiraz. Cedar and dark chocolate scents frame slightly herbal nuances, blackberry fruit and hints of leather and tree bark. The texture is ultrasmooth and silky, leading easily into a long, earthy finish. Drink now–2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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