Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2022 Size::6 Bottle Case intelligent and deeply caring vigneron

intelligent and deeply caring vigneron

This is a wine built on the strength of its foundation - Cabernet Sauvignon from the very first plantings in 1969 - blended with Merlot

The compact bunches of perfectly solarized berries are hand harvested at first light to preserve freshness of fruit

Pete Fraser makes the Shiraz wines from that block for the Hickinbotham super-premium releases

There are a couple of firsts here

Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2022 Size::6 Bottle Case intelligent and deeply caring vigneronAppearance Deep purple. Nose Open and floral aromatics are bright but complex with crunchy black cherries raspberry coulis fig shaved coconut and a touch of lavender. Sweet spices overlay with nutmeg vanilla pod and star anise. Palate The palate opens with a smooth texture and a bright expansive concentration of black forest fruits candied orange coated with chocolate nutmeg persisting and a hint of tobacco. Fine energized tannins lead to the finish