“Margaret River was only a young region when Cape Mentelle claimed the Jimmy Watson trophy in successive years, proving it wasn’t a fluke and that there was something special about this region at the edge of Australia. Cape Mentelle really put Margaret River on the map.” David Moulton, Chief - Winemaking and Viticulture
Established in 1970, Cape Mentelle is one of the founding wineries of Margaret River. While pioneering many of the regions' renowned wine styles, Cape Mentelle also consistently serves as a benchmark for the quality of Margaret River wines. Accolades including consecutive wines of Australias' most prestigious wine trophy, the Jimmy Watson, with the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon in 1983 and 1984, helped put Margaret River on the international wine map. Today, Cape Mentelles' tradition of pioneering spirit and uncompromising commitment to excellence is being upheld by their talented and innovative young team.
As a guest at Cape Mentelle, you can be assured that they take their environmental responsibilities seriously. The 120 hectares of estate vineyards are managed with a sustainable viticulture philosophy, meaning as close to organic as possible. This philosophy extends through the winery and waste management practices.
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Cape Mentelle
331 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
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Reviews
4.7 (198 Google reviews)
Subodh P19 March 2025
We loved the trip to winery which included a guided tour of the vineyard, wine making and concluded with wine tasting. We go to taste 9 different varieties. You can purchase the bottles and have them shipped. Nice place and nice people. We could take our children along for the vineyard and wine production experience and the kids enjoyed it.
Sarah Low01 June 2025
Been to a few of the bigger and more commercialised vineyards, but we were blown away by this guided tour (Behind the Scenes of Wine Making), by Ben at Cape Mentelle. His passion for the industry made a whole difference during our 90 mins with him. He was very engaging, and shared many details in layman's terms, where my parents could understand too.
During the wine tasting, 🍷 the ambience and atmosphere was very intimate. Ben was there explain each of the wine and its background. He also related back to what we saw during the tour, such as the type of ageing process, etc.
We had a great time together! Bought a bottle of their premium wine and enjoyed it on our last night at Margaret River.
Thank you for the amazing experience! Highly recommended! As its a relatively smaller vineyard, I would recommend to book in advance for the guided tour.
Yuan Sheng Yeo07 January 2025
Probably the most unique wine tasting I have had around in Margaret River! We were seated next to the wine barrels for wine tasting, with dedicated staff explaining each wine as we go!
There’s also a Night Movie session worth checking out!
Definitely be back here soon!
Siobhain White21 April 2025
2023 - Cape Mentelle Vineyards offers an exceptional experience! Every wine we tasted was absolutely delightful, complemented by the classy and sophisticated decor. Our host impressed us with their extensive knowledge of the wines and the intricate fermentation process. The vineyard's outdoor cinema during summer and its dog-friendly policy year-round add to its unique charm. We had an amazing time and left with several bottles we're excited to enjoy. A must-visit destination when exploring the Margaret River region!
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