The fruit for this wine was sourced from
Cape Mentelle’s Estate vineyards from
Margaret River ranging in age from 13
to 40 years. The soils are predominantly
deep, sandy loams with high lateritic gravel
content over clay. Shoot and leaf removal
techniques were used to ensure a balance
between fruit exposure to light whilst
providing protection from the midday sun.The lead up to harvest experienced a wild,
cool and windy November which interrupted
flowering and fruit set and ultimately
resulted in the lowest yields for a decade.
The summer leading into the 2013 vintage
recorded temperatures well above average
with perfect ripening conditions with white
fruit harvested quickly and early in February
and red fruit benefiting from a cool and mild
March allowing extended ripening and full
tannin maturity. Another great vintage for
Margaret River.

Vibrant blueberry, red berries and violets
in the forefront, enticingly supported
by complex cured meat notes and hints
of cracked black pepper and dark olive
tapenade.

Intense mouthful of red fruits and dark
savoury pepper and cardamom spices, well
framed by integrated oak that take the
experience to a long, round and savoury
finish

Inky with purple hues.

Well-marbled Wagyu burger, cherryglazed
duck magret and fresh roasted baby
vegetables. For dessert, the 2013
Cape Mentelle Shiraz would be well
complemented by a fresh forest berry tart
with a dollop of spiced cream.

10+ years