Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon
Country
Australia
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
White Wine
Wine Region
Margaret River
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
2019
Alcohol
12.50%
characteristics
Body
Light
Light
Light
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
2019
Product Description
Cape Mentelle takes a minimal approach towards this classic Margaret River blend. The aim is to preserve as much fruit intensity and regional character as possible, whilst providing a full flavoured distinctive white wine. The style accentuates the fresh fruit characters of both varieties with the added complexity and palate weight offered by a small portion of barrel fermentation.
Profile
Grape Blended
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Palate
Juicy clean and fresh with pithy acidity and mineral character balanced by rich fruit flavours of limes, passionfruit and pink grapefruit. The palate is bright, elegant, well balanced with a
Colour
Pale straw with green hues.
Aroma
Delicate and lifted aromas of citrus blossum, lime, honeydew melon, blackcurrant and a hint of chalk dust.
Palate
Juicy clean and fresh with pithy acidity and mineral character balanced by rich fruit flavours of limes, passionfruit and pink grapefruit. The palate is bright, elegant, well balanced with a
Wine Pairing
:Seafood
:Fish
:Chicken
:Vegetarian
Product details
VINEYARD :
The lion share of the fruit came from the cooler southern half of the region, including our Chapman Brook Vineyard along with our other estate and selected contract vineyards. Various canopy management methods are used, with the objective being to maximise fruit fl avour development. The typical soils of these vineyards are geologically ancient, free draining sandy loams with a high percentage of lateritic gravel.
WINEMAKING :
When harvesting sauvignon blanc and semillon the emphasis is placed on capturing vibrant fresh fl avours with clean acidity. Fruit is harvested at night to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with around 7% of the blend fermented in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques. The wine was assembled after four months on lees and bottled in July 2014.
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