Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

“The 2019 vintage Thelema is a plush, dense offering with dramatic fleshy layers of red and black berry fruits and aromatics that show true Cabernet Sauvignon nuances of red currants, earthy cassis, hints of violets, sweet grilled herbs, sweet tobacco, capsicum and black tea. The nervy herbaceous notes are balanced by fleshy red and black fruits, spicy black plum, sweet yellow capsicum, coffee bean spice and a strong undertone of graphite and stony minerality. Medium bodied with a velvety texture, the wine has plenty of freshly tilled earth savoury complexity, a subtle integrated oak spice and powdery dry tannins on the elegant finish. Still showing plenty of youthful restraint and reserve, this is a classically constructed Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon that will reward at least 10+ years ageing in the cellar before drinking.”

Greg Sherwood MW, Wine Safari

“Thelema's reds are in a rich vein of form right now, typified by the quality of this Simonsberg assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. Coffee bean and blackcurrant leaf aromas progress into a palate that's structured and racy with plenty of backbone and hints of leather and wet earth. 2022-28”

Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Special Report 2022