ThelemaMerlot 2021

Product code: 19929
£21.10 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Thelema
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rudi Schultz
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Thelema
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Rudi Schultz
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Thelema Merlot is a rich and velvety red wine produced in South Africa's Stellenbosch region. Grown on a single vineyard located in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley, this Merlot boasts a deep, intense ruby color and aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a round and soft texture, while flavors of blackcurrants, red berries, and spices blend seamlessly with a hint of vanilla oak. Thelema Merlot has a long, satisfying finish that pairs well with hearty meat dishes and soft cheeses. Aged for 18 months, it is a well-balanced wine that truly exemplifies the quality of South African winemaking.

About the Winery

Thelema

The family-owned Thelema Mountain Vineyards are located in the highly wine-rich area of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Thelema wines and Sutherland wines are created from the grapes produced at these vineyards. The Thelema vineyards are located towards the south east of Simonsberg Mountain at an altitude of about 530m above sea level. This altitude enables in growing high quality and premium grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape varietal found here.  It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the quality of this grape varietal has put the Stellenbosch area on the international platform. The first wine under the Thelema label was released during 1988 and became an instant sell-out within a month. The area in and around Thelema is so rich in beauty and natural resources that it is considered as one of the most beautiful places on earth by wine experts.

Some of the popular Thelema wines are:

  • Thelema Methode Cap Classique – Made from 73% Chardonnay and 23% Pinot Noir
  • Thelema Sauvignon Blanc
  • Thelema Riesling
  • Thelema Muscat
  • Thelema Chardonnay
  • Thelema Shiraz
  • Thelema Mountain Red – Made from 24% Grenache, 23% Petit Verdot, 21% Shiraz, 20% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc
  • Thelema Rabelais – Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

If you are interested to get a first-hand experience of Thelema wines, you can opt for a wine tourism package here, at a nominal fee.  However, you should ensure that you book for your wine-tasting tour well in advance, so that it doesn’t get fully booked. Here, you will not only get to taste these premium wines, but you can also take a tour around the scenic Thelema vineyards. Thelema wines are a true representation of the tradition and heritage that make the Stellenbosch area, one of the most popular wine regions not only in South Africa, but in the world.


https://www.thelema.co.za

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