Award Winning
Thelema “The Mint” Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R590,00
The source of the “mint” character is attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries. The berries outer wax layer adsorbs Eucalyptol, a compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees. It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, inevitably giving the wine a “minty” character unique to this vineyard
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In the cellar
De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, crushed, pumped into a stainless steel fermenter, pumped over for 10 days, left for 6 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation
In the vineyard
Wet, cool climate conditions allowed replenishment of water reserves and slow ripening period
Ageing
18 months in barrel. 40% new French oak, balance in older barrels
Cultivar
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing
Roast Lamb, a classic choice!
Awards and Recognition
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2025 – 95 points
