2016 Devil's Lair Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

2016 Devil's Lair Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

2016 Cape Mentelle Trinders Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River

2016 Cape Mentelle Trinders Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River

2016 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

A$125.38
Availability: Out of stock
SKU
8187SV16
98

Deep garnet. Although the generosity of the nose will increase with age, this young cabernet already displays abundant red fruit jam notes, supported by blond caramel, sweet liquorice and cocoa nibs that let through hints of varietal dried herbs and fresh forest floor.

The attack is delicate and focused but the palate packs a lot of muscle for its age. Retaining some typical dry bay leaf and tobacco notes, the wine displays serious black and red cherry fruit, jammed and caramelized, complemented by focused tannins upfront that generously unravel into warm supple cocoa beans and mocha notes. The noble oak supports the structure all the way to the long licoricy finish that invites a second sip


Cape Mentelle has some very expensive, but very effective, grape sorting equipment, and this may be part of the reason for the purity and the singularity of this beautiful cabernet. It's all there, all laid out for you, blackcurrant/cassis fruit, spicy/earthy undertones and perfectly ripened tannins standing guard over the fruit. The oak is subtle, but has been carefully orchestrated.

98 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au August 2019

Medium to deep red colour with a trace of purple, while the bouquet reflects vanilla and red cherry, raspberry fruit aromas, which are beginning to mellow. The wine is medium-bodied and elegantly-crafted. A really attractive wine to drink now - and remarkably complex and fascinating already, although I'm sure it will richly reward cellaring. Great intensity and palate line. It's the epitome of elegance. 08 MAR 2019 Drink 2019–2039

97 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com


More Information
Product/Service Sold Out No
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Style Traditional
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage 2016
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 98
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