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1998 Cape Mentelle Shiraz
Shiraz
- Australia
- Western Australia
- South West Australia
- Margaret River
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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macaujames Likes this wine: 91 points
November 22, 2015 - Pretty European in style for an Aussie Shiraz. Lush aromas of dusty, clovey, leathery, white pepper infused raspberries, flowers and mulberries. Its neatly packaged, understated medium bodied palate has a beautiful mouthfeel, very good concentration on the entry and opulent fresh middle. Ends medium long, balanced, and delineated with an aromatic aftertaste echoing the aromas. Quality. Needs to be drunk up.
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red.red.vino Likes this wine: 91 points
July 27, 2013 - Scored this beauty at an auction for $28 + postage & commission, happy days. Definitely not off, but definitely not going to get any better, drink now for sure. Pleasant on the nose and a medium finish, thoroughly enjoyed.
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cshall wrote: 91 points
July 27, 2013 - Not sure about these supposed experts but maybe it is the age of time. The tyranny of intergalactic time travel. The pepper is gone. The fruit is wholesome and remains well fruity. Definite citrus overtones.
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LoireFan wrote: 91 points
March 7, 2007 - My finaly bottle really came around.
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JohnSh wrote: 88 points
April 4, 2006 - Deep purple in color, with plums, mint and a touch of heat on the light nose. More balanced on the smooth palate, with more plums, cranberries, lots of pepper, and a nice earthy quality. Nice secondary flavours in this medium bodied wine, but the touch of leaness brings it down a notch (B+).
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By Chris Kissack
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Cape Mentelle
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Western Australia
- SubRegion South West Australia
- Appellation Margaret River
- UPC Code 9314500064303
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 37 (61%)
- Consumed 24 (39%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerCape Mentelle
- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionWestern Australia
- AppellationMargaret River
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