Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blend

8.831 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.0

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

This was served too cold at first. It was like biting in to an underripe Granny Smith Apple. Lots of tartness with a touch of sweetness. Grapefruit and melon showed up after it warmed in the glass. Finish rounded out too.

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

This was served too cold at first. It was like biting in to an underripe Granny Smith Apple. Lots of tartness with a touch of sweetness. Grapefruit and melon showed up after it warmed in the glass. Finish rounded out too.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2019
Karyn Fricke

Lime and minerals nose. Citrus, green apple tangy crisp acidity. Really good with cheese.

Lime and minerals nose. Citrus, green apple tangy crisp acidity. Really good with cheese.

Apr 6th, 2023
Sharni Challis

One of my all time favorites

One of my all time favorites

Jun 6th, 2021
George Hesse

Very enjoyable with the lobster Mac n’ cheese.

Very enjoyable with the lobster Mac n’ cheese.

Jan 14th, 2020
ESF
8.5

Echoes of Bordeaux Blanc, lacking density & overpowered by the SB, looking for some of that suaveness from the Semilion on the palate - instead it was SB all the way with big yellow citrus & fresh cut grass w/biting acidity.

Echoes of Bordeaux Blanc, lacking density & overpowered by the SB, looking for some of that suaveness from the Semilion on the palate - instead it was SB all the way with big yellow citrus & fresh cut grass w/biting acidity.

Oct 7th, 2019
Leonardo Balan

This is a wine that I didn’t like at the first sip but after few minutes of aeration it completely changed for good, a nice citric finish, no excessively sweet...

This is a wine that I didn’t like at the first sip but after few minutes of aeration it completely changed for good, a nice citric finish, no excessively sweet...

Sep 5th, 2019
Jessica Mallory

Smells of acidy grass and melon.
Sharper than anticipated, tastes like yellow and a little citrus. Finishes out without a punch. Not a lot of body.

Smells of acidy grass and melon.
Sharper than anticipated, tastes like yellow and a little citrus. Finishes out without a punch. Not a lot of body.

Jun 1st, 2019
Doug Hengel

Impressive, Bordeaux-like quality for $12. A bargain.

Impressive, Bordeaux-like quality for $12. A bargain.

Apr 28th, 2019
Ted Corvey

Really fun wine. No belles and whistles just easy to drink and tasty.

Really fun wine. No belles and whistles just easy to drink and tasty.

Mar 30th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

15/20 (85/100) Овощные тона преобладают в аромате: зелёный перец, кабачки, зелёный горошек; есть немного лимонного сока и нота смородинового листа. Высокая кислотность, водянистость во вкусе. Простой, свежий купаж на основе совиньона.

15/20 (85/100) Овощные тона преобладают в аромате: зелёный перец, кабачки, зелёный горошек; есть немного лимонного сока и нота смородинового листа. Высокая кислотность, водянистость во вкусе. Простой, свежий купаж на основе совиньона.

Oct 10th, 2018