Shiraz 2010 Cape Mentelle
Product Description
Notes from Cape Mentelle's Vineyard
The Shiraz fruit for this wine was sourced from the Cape Mentelle Estate Vineyards of Wallcliffe and Trinders along with a 38 year old vineyard in the Wilyabrup sub region of Margaret River.
The soils are predominantly deep sandy loams with high lateritic gravel content over clay. Shoot and leaf removal techniques were used for the Shiraz vines to ensure a balance between fruit exposure to light whilst providing protection from the midday sun.
Notes from Cape Mentelle's Winemakers
Shiraz fruit was selectively harvested based on flavour and tannin maturity. Fermentation took place in a combination of open and static stainless steel fermenters and was managed with regular plunging and pumping over.
All Shiraz batches were basket pressed and transferred to large oak vats for malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured for 14 months in predominantly Burgundian coopered French oak barriques, 30% of which were new.
Additional Information
| Name | Shiraz 2010 Cape Mentelle |
| Grape Variety | Syrah/Shiraz |
| ABV (%) | 14.5 |
| Body | Full and powerful |
| Food Match | Medium-rare venison |
| Maturity | Drink now |
| Medal Winner | Not yet |
| Producer | Cape Mentelle |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Style | Dry |
| Wine Colour | Red |
| Bottle Size | Bottle - 75cl |
| Country | Australia |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Wine Type | Still |
