For its 50th Anniversary, Cape Mentelle has unveiled a unique collection of rare, back vintage Cabernet Sauvignons, carefully selected by both past and present teams, for their outstanding quality.
The exclusive collection is, in and of itself, a journey through several generations of winemakers who have made Cape Mentelle what it is today.
The box sets are available for auction through Langton’s, and include an exclusive Cape Mentelle and Aquabumps print. The winery commissioned the WA-born and now Bondi local, Eugene Tan, to produce a series of photographs to commemorate 50 years of superb winemaking. The box sets commemorate five decades of Cape Mentelle and its vibrant, elegant and expressive wines that are a true reflection of their distinctive origins. Bidding is now open and runs until next Tuesday, 15 December at 9.00pm. Expectations are for the box sets to sell for around $1300.
Of the unique box set, Cape Mentelle Winemaker Ben Cane said: “Personally, I am thrilled to be a part of this historical moment. Cape Mentelle, for those who have worked here and have been fans over the years, is an institution of great wine, fun stories and proof that a pioneering spirit, a sense of humour and lots of hard work pays off, placing Cape Mentelle on the map as an iconic winery of the world. To taste through the decades via the lens of these wines, with the legends who crafted them, is a true honour and privilege.”
Each Cape Mentelle 50th Anniversary Limited Back Vintage Collection box set contains:
- Cape Mentelle 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cape Mentelle 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cape Mentelle 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cape Mentelle 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cape Mentelle 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cape Mentelle 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 x Limited Edition Cape Mentelle and Aquabumps print
- 1 x Cape Mentelle 50th Anniversary Limited Back Vintage Collection tasting booklet
Cape Mentelle 50th Anniversary Limited Back Vintage Collection is available via Langton’s now.
