Thelema Mountain Red is a premium South African wine that embodies the essence of the Franschhoek Valley. Deep ruby in colour, this beautiful blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Viognier has an intense aroma of red fruits with notes of spice and oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a complex mix of black cherry and plum, complemented by a rich earthiness and silky tannins. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a touch of smokiness on the tongue. The combination of the grapes makes the wine versatile and perfect to pair with almost any hearty dish. Thelema Mountain Red is a must-try for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

A rich, spicy Rhone-style red, brimming with mulberries and plums, seasoned by a scattering of black pepper and sun-baked fynbos herbs. The high quality of both fruit and winemaking shine through in the finesse of its silky tannins and the harmony and balance on the sustained finish. This is exceptional value for money.

About the Winery

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.

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