Thelema Mountain Vineyards - 'Rabelais' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Thelema Mountain Vineyards - 'Rabelais' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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"Intense plum, cassis and dark chocolate flavours, with hints of the characteristic minty showing. Fine tannins with a long, mocha finish. Great to pair with roast lamb or game."

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Thelma Mountain Vineyards are in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. It is a winery that all started after Gyles Webb had his first taste of a famous white Burgundy from France. He shortly after quit his accounting career to take up winemaking. The name of the winery is named after his wife: Thelema. Gyles is a meticulous winemaker that gives great attention to every part of the winemaking process - from the vineyard to glass.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most famous red grape and also is the most planted grape varietal in the world. It is behind the famous 'Claret' wines of Bordeaux in France where it is blended in with Merlot in the famous 'Bordeaux Blend'. In the new world, it tends to grow best in the hot climates of California, Chile, Australia and Argentina. You can expect beautiful black fruit flavours from a Cabernet Sauvignon-predominant wine. 

 

--------THE REGION--------

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the leading quality region in South Africa. It is home to many of the most famous estates and many of the top wines. Generally speaking it is a red wine hub with Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon at the helm, though recently more white wines are taking over.