Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Rabelais Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.38 ratings

9.21 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion

Top Notes For

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Deep garnet red with a bit of bricking on the edges. A bit dirty on the nose to start, savory, light plums, earthiness, and tobacco leaves. Dirtiness is not over the top. Well integrated with medium tannins (6/10). A bit chalky on the palate, with dried cherries, earthy and overall very dry. Medium bodied and finish is doing quite well and lingers for a decent period of time. Drink till 2029.

Nov 13th, 2017