Thelema Mountain Vineyards
Merlot
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Deep brick red core with lighter edges. Nose has some chalkiness, light cocoa, dried dark berries and damp earthiness. Medium tannins (5/10) and higher acidity. Quite earthy on the palate and dry with some red and black cherries. Medium to medium plus finish. Drink now.
Deep brick red core with lighter edges. Nose has some chalkiness, light cocoa, dried dark berries and damp earthiness. Medium tannins (5/10) and higher acidity. Quite earthy on the palate and dry with some red and black cherries. Medium to medium plus finish. Drink now.
Jan 2nd, 2018Garnet red with some bricking on the edges. Classic SA funk with some chalk, bell peppers, barnyard and slightly savory too on the nose. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Some soft greenery and earthy with some fruit in the background. Fruit has some dark berries and smooth in the medium plus finish. Solid Merlot out of South Africa. Drink till 2019.
Garnet red with some bricking on the edges. Classic SA funk with some chalk, bell peppers, barnyard and slightly savory too on the nose. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Some soft greenery and earthy with some fruit in the background. Fruit has some dark berries and smooth in the medium plus finish. Solid Merlot out of South Africa. Drink till 2019.
Oct 6th, 2016Full smokey bodied, aromas of lapsang souchong all the way through, strong presence of leather and animal.
Full smokey bodied, aromas of lapsang souchong all the way through, strong presence of leather and animal.
Jan 9th, 2016
Really good soft med style wine. Order this again
Really good soft med style wine. Order this again
Apr 16th, 2014In South Africa and trying new wine. Yeah! Amy described an earthy, vegetable flavor, clean finish and a little peppery. Yum. Would be a great party wine- unique
In South Africa and trying new wine. Yeah! Amy described an earthy, vegetable flavor, clean finish and a little peppery. Yum. Would be a great party wine- unique
Nov 23rd, 2012