Production
The grapes are harvested in the morning, with a steady ferment on skins following for up to two weeks. The individual components are pressed and transferred to barrel for MLF. Following MLF, the wine batches for Mentor are selected, blended and matured for a further 18 months in 40% new French oak hogsheads (60% older).
Tasting notes
A nose of chocolate, vanilla and ripe blackberries, supported by smoky, toasted oak, cigar box and autumn leaf notes. The palate is rich, with ripe tannins and mouth-filling concentrated juicy dark fruits . An integrated touch of savoury spice and perfumed oak and a persistent fruit-sweet length all lead to a wholesome savoury vanilla and tobacco spice finish.
Food match
The ideal match for richer dishes and game meats such as duck or venison. Try with Peking duck pancakes, grilled spicy Italian sausages or venison pie.
