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.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Blend of Grenache 24%, Petit Verdot 23%, Shiraz 21%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 11%, Cabernet Franc 1%

Food pairing: Particularly good with light and medium flavoured meals, such as pizza and braai.

Alc. 14,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.64g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.54g/L

pH: 3.45

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.

Maturation: Although this wine is already drinking well, it will reward further cellaring.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Unwooded and well-balanced, with fresh melon and grapefruit flavours, and a full zesty palate.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Food pairing: As an apertif or with delicately flavoured foods like salads, oysters, scallops and chicken.

Alc. 13,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 6.3g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.7g/L

pH: 3.31

Winemaker`s comments: A typical Thelema Sauvignon Blanc – lovely fresh melon and grapefruit flavours, with a full, zesty palate, all in perfect balance.

Maturation: Drinking well now, and will develop well for 3 years.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak in the wine. The palate is clean with a lovely texture and long finish.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Chardonnay 

Food pairing: Full flavoured dishes such as lobster, tuna, chicken and pork.

Alc. 13% vol. 

Total acidity: 6.3g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.4g/L

pH: 3.24

Winemaker`s comments: This wine has a beautiful light straw colour. Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak in the wine. The palate is clean with a lovely texture and long finish.

Maturation: Drinking well now, and will develop well for 3 years.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Aromatic and inviting, this flavourful Shiraz shows ripe black fruit, cassis and lovely spice on the palate.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Shiraz

Food pairing: Grilled meats, meaty casseroles and mature cheeses.

Alc. 14% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.4g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.7g/L

pH: 3.49

Winemaker`s comments: Aromatic and inviting, this flavourful Shiraz shows ripe black fruit, cassis and lovely spice on the palate. Will reward cellaring.

Maturation: Will continue to develop for 7 years from vintage.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

The wine shows bright, red fruit and hints of spice on the nose, with concentrated flavours on the palate and soft, polished tannins. Hints of dark chocolate complete this wonderfully balanced wine.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Shiraz

Food pairing: Mushroom risotto, rich pastas and grilled meats.

Alc. 14,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.74g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.71g/L

pH: 3.45

Winemaker`s comments: The wine shows bright, red fruit and hints of spice on the nose, with concentrated flavours on the palate and soft, polished tannins. Hints of dark chocolate complete this wonderfully balanced wine.

Maturation: WIll develop well for 6 years from vintage date.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Complex and stylish, with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark chocolate and pencil shavings. This wine is bone dry, yet exhibits a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate, with a lovely long finish.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Food pairing: A perfect accompaniment to grilled beef, especially with a Béarnaise sauce and rocket salad.

Alc. 14,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.9g/l

Residual Sugar: 2.4g/L

pH: 3.51

Winemaker`s comments: Complex and stylish, with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, dark chocolate and pencil shavings. This wine is bone dry, yet exhibits a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate, with a lovely long finish.

Maturation: Already drinking well, and will develop for 8 years.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate. The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish. A great wine to pair with roast lamb or game.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Food pairing: Roast lamb!

Alc. 13,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.1g/l

Residual Sugar: 2.0g/L

pH: 3.59

Winemaker`s comments: The most likely source of the “mint” character could be attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries. It is believed that the berries outer wax layer could adsorb Eucalyptol, a compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees. It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, inevitably giving the wine a “minty” character unique to this vineyard.T

Maturation: Character will keep developing for 8 more years.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Rabelais is a blend of the best Bordeaux components from our Thelema range from the 2015 vintage. The wine shows concentrated aromas of dark berries, hints of mocha and cedar wood on the nose. The palate has lovely sweet fruit notes, polished tannins and a long, refined finish.

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot

Food pairing: This complex and full-bodied wine complements beef and game dishes

Alc. 14,5% vol. 

Total acidity: 5.7g/l

Residual Sugar: 2.4g/L

pH: 3.64

Winemaker`s comments: During our annual vintage review individual barrels are identified and earmarked for the Rabelais blend. Concentrated aromas of dark berries and cedar wood on the nose are complemented by lovely sweet fruit and polished tannins on the palate. The wine finishes long and firm and will reward cellaring.

Maturation: The carefully selected components of this wine lend themselves perfectly to long term cellaring, 10 – 15 years.

Allergy information: Contains sulfites

Producer: 

Thelma Mountain Vineyards

Helshoogte Pass,

Stellenbosch,

South Africa