Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'2009 is tight in youth (needs decanting), but the full fruit will expand in a few years and the hints of dusty tobacco oak will be harmonised - it should keep a decade at least. Already fine, supple, with focused flavours, and the power expertly managed and balanced.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

'Thelema is enjoying a rich vein of winemaking form at the moment, both for its reds and whites. This is not as minty as The Mint, but the eucalyptus character is still there. Focused, fresh and balanced with scented coffee bean oak, flavours of tea leaf and cassis, and fine-grained tannins.' - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2013, 94/100

'Attractive scents of whole clove and cinnamon stick add depth to the black fruit core of this wine. Lush, ripe flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and cassis flood the medium-weight palate, with medium tannins and notes of cigar box and licorice that remain through the medium-length finish.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Jul 2014)