Rhône theme
Timed Online Auction, 30 January - 10 February 2025
Rhône - South Africa
About the SessionOver the past decade South African Rhône-style offerings have witnessed an explosion in popularity, led by the Swartland in the 2010s and subsequently spreading across the Cape.
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100% Shiraz. Thelema vineyards are located in the Simonsberg ward sub-region of Stellenbosch, on Hutton decomposed granite soils. Planted in 1997 with a density of 1,970 vines/ha. Winemakers Gyles Webb and Rudi Schultz.
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Critics Ratings
'Complex aromas: a little minty but also with a sweet gaminess and some sweet dark chocolate. Distinctive style - a cross between Rhône and S Australia. Tight, juicy and very good length. Needs time to become more integrated and a little less in your face.' - Julia Harding MW, Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Oct 2009)
'Richly layered, with suave mocha and cocoa notes running through lush blackberry, fig and raspberry ganache notes. Long, alluring finish is finely grained.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Apr 2008)
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