Thelema Mountain Vineyard

Stellenbosch Thelema is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after names in South Africa. Situated high up the Helshootge pass to the east of the town of Stellenbosch, the farm comprises 157 hectares of land, where Gyles Webb has carved out an enviable reputation on the world wine scene for his extremely fine wines. The estate-grown fruit at Thelema is planted on the slopes of the Helshootge mountain according to the grape varietal - so the highest vineyards are planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, whilst the lower warmer slopes tend to favour the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz varieties. An ingenious system which analyses the water concentration in the vine leaves is employed to irrigate the vines just enough to keep them in a state of 'semi-stress', limiting the yields and improving the quality without damaging the grape or vine. Production volumes are low and the quality is high, with each variety expressing its own unique character to the maxim. Whilst Thelema is without doubt a successful wine property, there is no hint of complacency; the ambition of Gyles Webb and his team is to constantly strive to produce better, more intense and complex wines that will be acknowledged internationally as superb examples among the elite of South African wineries. To keep up-to-date with all the latest news and developments at Thelema you can visit their web-site here: Thelema South African Wines

	Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVCS06 Price: £18.50 The grapes for this South African Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon were all hand harvested from selected parcels of vines planted in Hutton soils (decomposed granite). Whole bunches were de-stalked and the berries were all hand sorted before crushing and fermentation took place. After pressing the wine was racked in to French oak barrels - 50 per cent of which were new - for malo-lactic fermentation and twenty months ageing. The final Thelema Ca ..
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	Thelema Chardonnay 2007 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVCHARD07 Price: £13.75 Grapes for the Thelema Chardonnay are sourced from established vineyards planted in 1985 and 1986 on Hutton soils (decomposed granite). Meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard includes such practises as: vertical hedge trellising, spur pruning to 2 buds every 12cms and supplementary drip irrigation. All harvesting is done by hand and yields are kept extremely low. At the winery, whole bunches are de-stalked and crushed and then chil ..
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	Thelema Merlot 2008 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVMERL08 Price: £14.00 The Thelema Estate Merlot is arguably one of finest expressions of this popular grape variety to be produced in South Africa. The grapes for this wine are sourced from established vines which were planted in 1988 in Hutton soils (decomposed granite) at a density of 3200 vines per hectare. The vineyard practices adopted by Gyles Webb and his team are at the forefront of worldwide viticulture and include vertical hedge trellising, spur pruning ..
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	Thelema Merlot Reserve 2005 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVMERR05 Price: £26.75 Thelema's Merlot Reserve is only made in exceptional vintages. Only the finest parcels are selected from established vines which were planted in 1988 in Hutton soils (decomposed granite) at a density of 3200 vines per ha. Vineyard practices include vertical hedge trellising, spur pruning to 2 buds every 12cms and supplementary drip irrigation. Harvesting is always by hand and yields are kept extremely low. At Thelema’s winery whole bunches are ..
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	Thelema Mountain Red 2008 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVMRED08 Price: £9.50 The Thelema Mountain Red wine is a fresh and exciting blend made from Shiraz (80%) and Merlot (20%) grapes. All the grapes are sourced from Thelema's younger vineyards. Spicy aroma's of black pepper and mulberry mingle with the plum flavours in this soft and approachable wine; ideal for everyday drinking. ..
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	Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVSB08 Price: £11.95 The grapes for Thelema Sauvignon Blanc come from established award winning vineyards in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa - planted in 1984, 1985 and 1993 on Hutton (decomposed granite) soils. After harvesting by hand the grapes undergo minimal intervention at the modern winery now in situ at Thelema and are all fermented cold in stainless-steel tanks and bottled early to capture the zingy fruity freshness of the grape. The final The ..
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	Thelema Shiraz 2007 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVSHIR05 Price: £13.75 The grapes for Thelema Shiraz are sourced exclusively from Thelema Estates' vineyards, which were planted in 1997 in decomposed granite soils at a density of 1970 vines per ha. After a gentle pressing and malo-lactic fermentation the wine ages for 18 months in 225 litre barrels, 80% French oak, 20% American, 30% of which are new. The final Thelema Shiraz is opaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, curra ..
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	Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Stellenbosch, South Africa Bin No. TMVMINT08 Price: £19.95 Grapes for the Thelema ‘The Mint’ Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced exclusively from the original Cabernet Sauvignon block to be planted at Thelema; and the wine is truly expressive of its specific place of origin. Thelema’s ‘The Mint’ Cabernet Sauvignon is deep, brooding purple in colour with inky black depths and an explosive, jam packed nose redolent of blackcurrants, black cherries, spicy oak and plenty of mint aromas! On the palate the w ..
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