Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 75cl

Heady aromas of lemon blossom, snowpeas and lemon thyme are enhanced by a hint of sweet orange sherbert.

The full, textured palate displays grilled asparagus, a flamboyant squeeze of citrus and a hint of dried herbs, finishing long and focused with vibrant, cleansing acidity. Best enjoyed chilled, within two years of release.

Half of the grapes are sourced from estate vineyards and the other half from contract growers in the Margaret River region. Gravel laterite soils predominate in most of the best vineyards with some sandy loam soils in others. A range of canopy management strategies are employed, all with the objective of maximising sunlight into the fruiting zone. The most favoured technique is vertical shoot positioning with leaf removal which improves sunlight exposure, enhancing flavour development and providing a balanced leaf to fruit ratio for even ripening. Irrigation is used judiciously to maintain balanced vine growth and a steady rate of ripening.

Sauvignon Blanc / Semllion