Cape Mentelle’s Zinfandel was fi rst planted
in 1974 on a ridge of free draining lateritic
gravel on an east west row orientation to
minimise the affects of strong westerly sea
breezes. Traditionally planted to low density
bush vines this vineyard requires fastideous
attention to detail to ensure only the best
quality fruit is produced.The 2010 harvest in Margaret River
continues a run of excellent vintages, again
marked by a very dry and mild summer.
The only signifi cant rainfall for the vintage
period was not until mid-April and long
after the zinfandel had been harvested,
ensuring an excellent ripening period with
fruit retaining pristine varietal fl avours with
great concentration and intensity.

Ripe plums with chocolate, allspice,
maraschino cherries, juniper berries and
aged tobacco.

Ripe mulberry, rhubarb and summer
pudding with cinnamon, dark chocolate
and fl eshy plums. The wine is opulent and
rich with savoury spicy tannins balanced
by fresh and vibrant red fruits. The sweet
fruit carries the entire palate contributing to
length of fl avour.

Dark crimson.

Moroccan spring lamb tagine