Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Stellenbosch Merlot

9.19 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Merlot

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

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with nutty notes. On the palate flavors of melon, ripe apple and lemon juice with slight toasty tones. Lively acidity, Medium finish ending with a citrus tang. Tasting Sample.

Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with nutty notes. On the palate flavors of melon, ripe apple and lemon juice with slight toasty tones. Lively acidity, Medium finish ending with a citrus tang. Tasting Sample.

Apr 8th, 2020

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Color: Brick red
Nose: Lots of chalk, dirt
Palate/finish: medium tannins, good balance, more structure, very smooth
Opinion: great for there lowest end wine. Amazing wine really enjoyed it. Surprised it lasted this long

Color: Brick red
Nose: Lots of chalk, dirt
Palate/finish: medium tannins, good balance, more structure, very smooth
Opinion: great for there lowest end wine. Amazing wine really enjoyed it. Surprised it lasted this long

Oct 11th, 2015

Paul Boguszewski

9.6

Please inject me with some more of this...

Please inject me with some more of this...

Jan 31st, 2016

Wine Academy Italia

Director and Tutor, Wine Academy Italia

8.8

Wine Academy had this 8 years ago

Wine Academy had this 8 years ago

Oct 25th, 2017

8.6

Michele had this 6 years ago

Michele had this 6 years ago

Jun 13th, 2019

9.6

Starn had this 6 years ago

Starn had this 6 years ago

May 25th, 2019

8.8

Joe had this 7 years ago

Joe had this 7 years ago

Jul 5th, 2018

9.2

Graeme had this 8 years ago

Graeme had this 8 years ago

Feb 26th, 2017

9.0

Ambita had this 9 years ago

Ambita had this 9 years ago

Jan 5th, 2016