Cape Mentelle’s Zinfandel was 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 2011 harvest in Margaret River
was warm, dry and early, continuing 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, plush, velvet tannins
and abundant fruit fl avour are the result of
this outstanding vintage

Dark and brooding with satsuma plums,
aniseed, cinnamon, vanilla and lanolin

Plush, rich and intense with liquorice
allsorts, blackberry conserve, dark chocolate
and cherry. A strong core of natural
acidity keeps the palate tight and linear
with a touch of vanillan oak adding to the
impressive length and complexity

Dark mulberry.

Salt and pepper quail.