Thelema Mountain Red 2016
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 5 years.
Food Pairing
Particularly good with light and medium flavoured meals, such as pizza and braai.
Winemaker's Comments
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.
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Tasting Notes
Winemaking Practices
| W.O. Origin | Western Cape |
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| Closure | Screw-cap |
| Vintage | 2016 was generally a warm and dry vintage, an exceptionally dry winter followed by a |
| warm and windy January resulted in decreased crop levels among all varietals. | |
| 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 |
Wine Details
| Residual Sugar | 2.2 g/l |
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| pH | 3.45 |
| Total acid | 5.8 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Blend | Shiraz 37%, Petit Verdot 24%, Merlot 19%, Grenache 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% |
| Maturation | Although this wine is already drinking well, it will reward further cellaring |
The Current Range
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