Dark inky purple in colour with a potpourri nose, with lavender, bark, blueberries, and a hint of fennel; silky fine tannin holds a blend of plum and red fruits with a light gravely edge and potpourri finish. Not much pepper in sight. Very mid weight.
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Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2010- Velvety and smooth but full on flavour and length. Can still taste a little Oak and is just all beginning to come together in the bottle. Will re-try in 3 or 4 years time. Definitely has longer left in the bottle but where this wine is heading it could be quite magical for what it cost 5 years ago.
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5/12/2024 - Julian B Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drying out, but pretty enjoyable when drunk in under an hour by some friends and I this afternoon.
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3/9/2022 - ProfByron Likes this wine: 89 Points
This has matured into a more traditional ripe shiraz. Quite different than in its youth. Hearty but less full throttle than Barossa or McLaren Vale.
Oak is subtle.
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1/4/2021 - wineian Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark inky purple in colour with a potpourri nose, with lavender, bark, blueberries, and a hint of fennel; silky fine tannin holds a blend of plum and red fruits with a light gravely edge and potpourri finish. Not much pepper in sight. Very mid weight.
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8/10/2020 - Pins Likes this wine: 90 Points
Aug2020, A robust wine with oak and tannins still present. No rush to drink but unsure if it will soften with more age.
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1/26/2018 - Darren.Carter1986 wrote: 95 Points
Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2010- Velvety and smooth but full on flavour and length. Can still taste a little Oak and is just all beginning to come together in the bottle. Will re-try in 3 or 4 years time. Definitely has longer left in the bottle but where this wine is heading it could be quite magical for what it cost 5 years ago.
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