Founded in 1970 by David Hohnen, Cape Mentelle is a pioneering estate that helped establish Margaret River as a world-class wine region through its early focus on premium Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit for the 'Wilyabrup' bottling is sourced from two well-established vineyards within the Wilyabrup sub-region, a locality revered for its consistent maritime microclimate and ancient lateritic soils.

This specific 2012 release is often a traditional Bordeaux-style blend—featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—designed to capture the synergy of these old-vine sites and the warmth of the 2012 vintage.