Cape Mentelle Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec 2017 chateau-potensac complex but integrated French oak

complex but integrated French oak lurking in the background with hints of matchstick flint as well

This traditional blend has distinctive varietal characters of plums

and any maceration is extremely gentle and powered by foot

Open fermenters and on skins for approximately 21 days

the grapes (100% Pinot Noir) are allowed to macerate for several days before the juice is drawn off and it is this 'soak' that gives the colour and much of the body and flavour to the wine

Cape Mentelle Merlot Petit Verdot Malbec 2017 chateau-potensac complex but integrated French oakEvery Wallcliffe red wine is a limited edition bottling that celebrates the highlights of the vintage the finest parcels of fruit and the best barrel selection. Explore our diverse and surprising Margaret River terroir with the best varietal blend each season! APPEARANCE Deep dark black cherry red with garnet edges NOSE The aromatics are dark and brooding; intense mulberry fruit black plum and fresh violet are met with forest bramble tobacco and hints