Vintage
2018
ABV
14.8%
Wine Type
Red Blend
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Shiraz and cabernet sauvignon have been blended in Australia since the late 19th century, in a style that uniquely combines the plush and savoury notes of shiraz with the elegance, length and structure of cabernet. With this wine, Cape Mentelle reconnects with Australian wine traditions and blends these two outstanding varieties from the Margaret River region, creating a rich, deeply textured and complex wine.
Accolades
James Suckling April 2020 - 90 pts "Some brambly blackberries and blackcurrants here with forest wood and baking spices on offer. There’s a deeply juicy feel to the palate that holds ultra-rich and ripe fruit, swathed in smoky-bacon and espresso flavors. Bold style here. Drink now. Screw cap."
Winemaker's Bio
Ben Cane joined Cape Mentelle in December 2018, combining hands-on winemaking responsibilities with travel to share the winery’s ethos of exploration and exceptional wines with the world.
After completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide, Ben obtained a post-graduate diploma in Oenology and has worked in prestigious wineries in Australia, California, France and Italy for 22 years.
Ben moved to the United States in 2006 and worked in Sonoma, California for 12 years, first at Freestone Winery and later at Twomey Cellars where he developed the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc program from estate vineyards and independent growers and oversaw the production of premium Cabernet and Bordeaux variety blends.
As head winemaker at boutique winery Westwood Estate from 2014 to 2018, Ben focused on making wine from multiple small parcels of fruit and embarking on a three-year biodynamic conversion of the vineyards.
After working in California’s cool climate regions, Ben was keen to continue his passion for wines of elegance, brightness and freshness. Margaret River has always been a stand out for Ben as amongst Australia’s most significant wine regions and being beside the ocean was an added drawcard.
