Thelema Mountain Red 2014
This wine shows inviting aromas of juicy black fruit, mulberries, plums and hints of warm spice. After spending 18 months in barrel, the palate is soft and juicy with well rounded tannins and a long, delicious finish.
Maturation
Great now, and will improve for 4 years.
Food Pairing
Particularly good with light and medium flavoured meals, such as pizza and braai.
Tasting Notes
| W.O. Origin | Western Cape |
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| Closure | Screw-cap |
| Vintage | A very hot and dry vintage that resulted in an early start to the picking and different varieties ripening at the same time. A tough vintage for the winery crews! |
| Wood Maturation | All components 18 months in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels |
| Winemaking | Portions of our younger vineyards are selected for this fruit-driven yet complex wine |
| Residual Sugar | 2.2 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.58 |
| Total acid | 5.1 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.0% |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon 28%; Merlot 28%; Petit Verdot 21%; Grenache 21%; Shiraz 1%; Cabernet Franc 1% |
| Maturation | Although this wine is already drinking well, it will reward further cellaring |
This wine shows inviting aromas of juicy black fruit, mulberries, plums and hints of warm spice. After spending 18 months in barrel, the palate is soft and juicy with well rounded tannins and a long, delicious finish.