Explorers Blend is a red produced by Cape Mentelle in Margaret River, Margaret River, Australia. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Margaret River
Region: Margaret River
Country: Australia
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A three-way Margaret River blend from one of the region's founding estates — Cabernet Sauvignon for cassis and cedar structure, Shiraz for dark-fruited spice and flesh, Merlot for the plummy roundness that knits the two together. Blackcurrant and dark plum with mocha, dried herb and a peppery edge, medium-full with supple tannin. The maritime climate keeps the whole thing fresh rather than jammy. An approachable, food-shaped wine rather than a structural one.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Margaret River, Australia
Margaret River — A maritime region in the far southwest of Western Australia, Margaret River is one of the country's most prestigious wine areas despite producing only a small fraction of its total output.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Cape Mentelle
- Wallcliffe Petit Verdot - Cabernet Franc — Cape Mentelle, Margaret River
More red wines from Margaret River
- Allouran — Blue Poles, Margaret River
- Amy's — Moss Wood, Margaret River
- Cabernet Sauvignon Abercrombie — Howard Park, Margaret River
- Diana Madeline — Cullen, Margaret River
Frequently asked questions
Where is Explorers Blend from?
Explorers Blend is produced by Cape Mentelle in Margaret River, Margaret River, Australia.
What grapes are in Explorers Blend?
Explorers Blend is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.