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Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
';Essence of Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon, unblended and expressive, this is a wonderfully pure, focused red showing leafy, savoury tannins, notes of mint and aromatic herbs and a core of bright blackcurrant fruit.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (3 x 750ml)
'Much, much more savoury than most – bravo! Luscious texture and no shortage of tannins and interest. Really well made and, presumably, grown, with a tingle on the finish. Very accomplished.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Feb 2020)

‘Sold out in South Africa, but still available on some overseas markets, this is a superb Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon which highlights the brilliance of the 2015 vintage. Grassy, elegant and refined, with 45% new wood, filigree tannins and remarkable presence and weight. 2020-30.’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 94/100

'Impressive crafting & balance, 2015 confirms why Stellenbosch is renowned for its cabs. Intensely flavoured & perfumed, cassis & spice, hint of graphite, supported by fine-grained tannins. Musculature for a long life.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 5* (96/100)

‘Complex crème de cassis and green leaf aromas, while the palate is plush yet wonderfully elegant with a real acid vibrancy and black fruit concentration on the finish. Impressive.’ - Tim Atkin, Decanter.com, 92/100 (Aug 2018)

‘Cassis and blackberry paste mingle with black currant leaf, fresh wild mint and green peppercorn on the nose of this complex red. The palate is full and plush in feel, with robust black fruit flavors that mirror the bouquet and are framed by velvety tannins that lend ample grip through the enduring close. Hints of cigar box and leathery spice add depth to the end.’ - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100