Thelema Muscat 2020
An off-dry style of Muscat de Frontignan that shows fragrant aromas of litchis, rose petals and sweet fruit. Beware the irresistable quaffability of this delicious wine.
Maturation
Ready now, but will develop for 2 more years.
Food Pairing
A perfect lunch time wine on its own, or with salads and slightly spicy dishes.
Winemaker's Comments
This wine is made in an off-dry style and shows typical Muscat aromas of litchis, rose petals and sweet fruit. It is a lovely fresh wine with good balance, making it an irresistible quaffer.
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Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Root stock | R99 |
| Soil type | Hutton – decomposed granite |
| Age of vines | Planted 1986 |
| Plant density | 3074 vines per hectare |
| Trellising | Vertical hedge |
| Pruning | 2-bud spurs every 12cm |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Moderate weather during the growing season lead to optimal ripening conditions allowing for evenly ripened fruit with great natural acidity and concentration of flavour. |
| Picking dates | 7th February 2020 |
| Grape sugar | Average 20.8 °B |
| Acidity | 6.11 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.07 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | QA23 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 14 °C |
| Method | The bunches were destalked, crushed and pressed. The settled juice was fermented cold in stainless steel tanks to retain the wine's perfumed aromas and fruity character. |
Wine Details
| Residual Sugar | 6.0 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.27 |
| Total acid | 6.3 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.0% by volume |
| Maturation Pot | 2020 – 2022 |
The Current Range
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Thelema Mountain White 2023
Thelema Chardonnay 2020
Thelema “Ed’s Reserve” Chardonnay 2019
Thelema Riesling 2018
Thelema Mountain Red 2020
Thelema Shiraz 2019
Thelema The Abbey 2020
Thelema Merlot 2020
Thelema Merlot Reserve 2021
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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Magnum (1.5L)
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Thelema Rabelais 2021
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Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2023
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2020
Sutherland Syrah 2021
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2017
Sutherland Lisa Grenache 2017
Sutherland Emily Petit Verdot 2021
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