Growing Conditions

The fruit for this wine was sourced from
Cape Mentelle’s Estate Vineyards in
Margaret River, with vines ranging in
maturity from 12 - 39 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 early 2011 harvest in Margaret River
was warm and dry and continued an
excellent run of recent vintages. Warm
nights and above average daily temperatures
throughout the growing season led to very
early ripening across all varieties, with
harvest commencing earlier than any of the
last 5 vintages. Ripe and plush with velvety
tannins and abundant fruit fl avour are the
result of an outstanding vintage.

Nose

The aromas are deep and penetrating
showing rich blueberry fruit with plum
skins, aniseed, black pepper and allspice

Palate

A wine of great depth which has mulberry
and blueberry fruit supported by a touch of
dark chocolate and liquorice. The structure
is fi rm and savoury with the sweet berry
fruit balanced by a long, spicy fi nish which
is bright, fruit driven and sure to age very
well.

Appearance

Inky with purple hues.

Food Pairing

Wagyu beef tataki served with shitake
and enoki mushroom salad and a truffl e
mayonnaise.