Having only recently extolled the virtues of Voyager Estate's SBS (sauvignon blanc/semillon) - a ripper blend from the Margaret River region - here's a heads-up on another little beauty from the same area.
Cape Mentelle, like Voyager, is a James Halliday-rated 5 star winery and one of WA's best. It produces highly-awarded wines year after year, with its recent-release chardonnay and shiraz both receiving 94+ points in James' latest bible ('James Halliday's Wine Companion 2009).
Their SBS is also not to be sniffed at (or rather: should be sniffed at, sipped at, and consumed in its entirety in one sitting - in fact, I dare you to leave any in the bottle!). As with any quality Margaret River SBS, the regional flavours are present and correct in Cape Mentelle's version. On the palate you'll find lemon and lime zest, with crunchy sugar snap pea and wheatgrass. Very crisp and very moreish!
SBS's are best consumed young and well-chilled - and after consuming a bottle of this baby, I dare say you will feel the same!
Usually retailing for around $28 a bottle, get thee to Vintage Cellars and snap up their 2 for $40 offer (ends 3 May). Barganza!!
Get amongst it peoples!
Yours in plonk,
The Plonker
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