Details

  • Type: White
  • Country: Australia
  • Region: Western Australia
  • Vintage: 2016/2017
  • Producer: Cape Mentelle
  • Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Secondary grape: Sémillon
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • List price: £15.74
  • Code: 20835

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Leaf

Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

Calamari
Avocado Toast
  • High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
  • Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
  • Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
  • Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
  • Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
  • Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
  • Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

About the Wine

This delightful white Wine created by Cape Mentelle is grown in the Margaret River area of Western Australia. Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Moet Hennessy. Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Margaret River is an inspired wine, made with Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes. This screwcap wine is now available to order via MC Live. Deliciously zesty and zippy, makes fish and seafood dishes shine.

Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon has boomed in recent years. Its crisp acidity makes it a popular choice as an aperitif or with food. It's an aromatic variety, enjoyed when young, and mostly un-oaked. Produced in a variety of methods in the Old and New World resulting in a light and minerally style to more tropical flavours.

Flavours:

  • Gooseberry Gooseberry
  • Green Peppercorn Green Peppercorn
  • Honeydew Melon Honeydew Melon
  • Lime Lime
  • Passion Fruit Passion Fruit

The Country

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Australia

Australia is at the start of an exciting wine journey. Having been a successful wine growing country with their classic punchy style, we are now seeing more experimentation and diversity, and it's for the better.

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