2007 Cape Mentelle Marmaduke Red

A blend of 77% Shiraz, 14% Grenache and 9% Mataro which was matured for 14 months in larger oak barrels. Deep dark crimson red mauve colour with crimson red mauve hue. Aromas of dark cherry, spice and liquorice allsorts followed by a hint of earth as an end note. Medium bodied with flavours of dark cherry, spice, earth and pepper. Fine grained slightly dryish tannins with aftertaste of spice, earth and dark cherry.
Cellar 2-3 years (2012-2013)
14% Alc

Other Reviews….
Good hue; strikingly different spicy savoury tobacco aromas lead into a strangely harmonious light- to medium-bodied palate which pulls all the strings together on a long, fine finish. Value plus. Drink sooner rather than later. Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro.
Drink 2012

James Halliday – The Australian Wine Companion