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Iconic Stellenbosch farm releases 95+ Cabernet – Thelema 2017

Ever since we tasted the 2017 Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon en-primeur in 2018, we’ve been eagerly awaiting its release. Back then, we scored it 93-95 points after tasting it blind! Considering their track record, the high quality of the vintage and the price, this is a must-buy.

'Make space in your cellar now – you are going to need it for this new release!'Greg Sherwood MW, 95+ points

Like with Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon in general, there’s a new sense of purpose and focus at Thelema and 2017 is undoubtedly shaping up to be one of the finest vintages. With more complexity, refinement and fruit purity, it surpasses the powerful 2015 vintage. This is a stunning wine and a pure expression of fine Stellenbosch Cabernet from an iconic Stellenbosch producer.

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - 95+ points

As much as we love the New Wave, we have to applaud Thomas Webb when he says, 'the New Wave craze has peaked,' and goes on to explain, 'new and different isn’t enough of a story anymore. People want consistency, history and legacy. Otherwise, where’s the substance?' Thelema certainly delivers on all 3 aspects. With Thomas’s father, Gyles Webb, recently named Winemaking Legend in Tim Atkin’s 2019 SA report and 2 decades of consistently high-quality wines to their name, we believe Thelema sits in the top ranks of SA Cabernet producers.


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Thelema, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This wine already shows good balance and integration, with direct, medium-intense dark fruit aromas partnered with beautiful aspects of crushed violets, iris and lavender. Those earthy characteristics are joined by notes of licorice, whole baking spice and black tea on the palate, grounded by just-ripe black cherry and plum fruit. It’s medium-plus in weight, with a plush, velvety texture that’s surprisingly harmonious and attractive at present. Overall, it’s a beautiful package that should show its real stuffing in a few more years’ time and through the long term, though it will be hard to resist in its youth. – Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 92-94/100

This is a fabulous expression of pure Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon in a style true to the 2017 vintage. The aromatics are perfumed and seductive showing nuances of tart black cherries, crushed black berries and warm brown toast spread with black currant jam. But it’s the saline cassis lift that melts into notes of kelp, graphite, sweet cedar, cigar box, crushed violet petals and iodine that really add some thrilling complexity. Like many 2017s, the palate fruit and concentration is sleek, elegant and super light on its feet without compromising any focus or intensity. The tannins are powder soft, sweet and ripe leaving the crisp bright acids to act as the main backbone and frame to the wine. Lovely cool fresh tart black berry preserve and black cherry fruits are so vital and pure, lingering long on a truly classical, Bordeaux-styled left bank leaning Cabernet finish. A very impressive wine in its youth that will undoubtedly age with great harmony and finesse if cellared for 15-20+ years. – Greg Sherwood MW, 95+/100



 
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