Superb full-bodied and spicy plum Merlot with hints of warmth in the fruit from inland vineyards on the Cape. Delicious forward style with crunchy flavours and a smooth inviting finish with a hint of damsons and summer pudding. (12 x 75 cl)
In July 1983 the McLean Family Trust bought the old fruit farm Thelema, situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass about 6 kilometers outside of Stellenbosch. This purchase was the culmination of a long search by Gyles and Barbara Webb for that rare location where exceptional wines could be made. The farm comprises 157 ha of land on the slopes of the Simonsberg. The elevation ranges from 370 to 640 meters above sea level of mainly south-facing slopes, making Thelema one of the highest and probably coolest wine farms in the Stellenbosch area. This wine has delicious black fruit flavours, seasoned with freshly ground pepper, and a great finish. It is light, and should mature into lovely Rhone-style wine in a few years time. (6 x 75 cl)
In July 1983 the McLean Family Trust bought the old fruit farm Thelema, situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass about 6 kilometers outside of Stellenbosch. This purchase was the culmination of a long search by Gyles and Barbara Webb for that rare location where exceptional wines could be made. The farm comprises 157 ha of land on the slopes of the Simonsberg. The elevation ranges from 370 to 640 meters above sea level of mainly south-facing slopes, making Thelema one of the highest and probably coolest wine farms in the Stellenbosch area. The Merlot grapes are de-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks and pumped over for 6 days & left for 5 days before pressing. The wine is then aged 20 months in French oak, 20% of which is new wood. This wine has a deep red colour with lovely berry fruit flavours and a fine woody structure. (6 x 75 cl)
In July 1983 the McLean Family Trust bought the old fruit farm Thelema, situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass about 6 kilometers outside of Stellenbosch. This purchase was the culmination of a long search by Gyles and Barbara Webb for that rare location where exceptional wines could be made. The farm comprises 157 ha of land on the slopes of the Simonsberg. The elevation ranges from 370 to 640 meters above sea level of mainly south-facing slopes, making Thelema one of the highest and probably coolest wine farms in the Stellenbosch area. This Chardonnay has a golden yellow colour with lots of rich marmalade fruit flavours and a nice oaky character. (6 x 75 cl)