2010 Thelema Mountain Red Western Cape

Gyles Webb bought Thelema, a charming dilapidated fruit farm, in 1983 with the help of his wife’s family. Fruit orchards were pulled out and vines were planted. The manor house was restored and the first wines under the Thelema label were released in 1988. In 2000, Gyles moved into the role of cellar master and handed over the winemaking duties to the talented Rudi Schultz (one of the famous Schultz winemaking brothers). A blend of 29% Shiraz, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18%, Grenache, 11% Petit Verdot, 11% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Mountain Red offers Thelema pedigree at a fraction of the price. This wine has a nice hand of peppery spice to the black raspberry fruit, light smoky notes, bitter coco and some fresh plowed earth notes, very distinct bouquet of aromas. A very smooth and silky wine on the tongue with that earthy nuance from the nose through the finsih, a unique red that was a bit polarizing with the group. Finish 35+ Very Good