Thelema Merlot Reserve 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R550
‘Thelema's Reserve uses the French 343 and the Italian 192 clones to produce this dense, fleshy, world class Merlot from the slopes of the Simonsberg. Minty, cut grass and pencil shaving aromas segue into a palate of plum, black cherry and dark chocolate and palate-caressing tannins. 2024-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2023, 95/100
‘This wine is a limited release of the finest Merlot of the vintage. On the nose, ripe cherries, succulent raspberries, and delicate blackcurrant notes intertwine elegantly with hints of cedar, sandalwood, and baking spices. The palate offers a symphony of red fruit flavours, led by strawberries and black cherries, balanced by refined acidity, velvety tannins, and subtle minerality. This Merlot exemplifies elegance and balance, offering a sophisticated yet approachable expression.’ – Winemaker
‘This wine is a limited release of the finest Merlot of the vintage. On the nose, ripe cherries, succulent raspberries, and delicate blackcurrant notes intertwine elegantly with hints of cedar, sandalwood, and baking spices. The palate offers a symphony of red fruit flavours, led by strawberries and black cherries, balanced by refined acidity, velvety tannins, and subtle minerality. This Merlot exemplifies elegance and balance, offering a sophisticated yet approachable expression.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Blend information | 100% Merlot |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Rating | TA 95 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.7 g/l | TA: 5.6 g/l | PH: 3.54 |
| Producer information | The name Thelema comes from the Abbey of Thélème, a place dreamt up by François Rabelais. He was a monk, a doctor and a writer in sixteenth-century France and his utopian Abbey went against the religious ideals of the day. Rabelais’ motto was ‘laughing and drinking are the proper characteristics of man...for by wine we become divine.’ Since Rabelais spent a lot of time thinking about and writing memorable quotes on wine, Thelema saw it fitting to name their vineyards after him. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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