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Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010
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Freshly cut passionfruit, lime rind and wild blackberry feature with fragrant jasmine and sweet cinnamon quill.
Delicate yet full, the palate is distinctively lemon and lime with subtle star anise, lemongrass and clove. Richness and weight are balanced with fresh acidity, giving direction and finesse.
The lion’s share of the fruit came from the cooler southern half of the region including our Chapman Brook Vineyard. Various canopy management methods are used, with the objective being to maximise fruit flavour development. The typical soils of these vineyards are geologically ancient, free draining sandy loams with a high
percentage of lateritic gravel.
When harvesting sauvignon blanc and semillon the emphasis is placed on capturing vibrant, fresh flavours with clean acidity. Fruit is generally machine harvested at night to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with around 15% of the blend fermented in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barriques. The wine was assembled after four months on lees and bottled in July 2010.
The 2010 harvest in Margaret River continues a run of excellent vintages, again marked by a very dry and mild summer. The only significant rainfall for the vintage period was not until mid-April ensuring an excellent ripening period with fruit retaining pristine varietal flavours, great concentration and intensity.
12.5% Alc/Vol
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WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: stelvin
Region: Margaret River WA |
Winemaker: Robert Mann
Drink now until: 2015
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