Thelema Merlot Reserve 2022
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2026: 95 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 93 Punkte
€30.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Thelema Merlot Reserve 2022"
The Thelema Merlot Reserve captivates the senses with its deep, nearly inky red hue. It reveals an intense medley of raspberry, blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry, and a hint of baking spices on the nose. The wine boasts a robust and powerful structure, layered with complexity, featuring notes of cedar, sandalwood, and opulent fruit. Strong, yet harmonious tannins promise to soften over time, supported by well-integrated acidity, ensuring exceptional aging potential.
As a limited edition, this wine stands out among the finest Merlots from the Cape, exemplifying elegance and balance while offering a refined and approachable interpretation of its terroir.
Die Trauben für den Thelema Merlot Reserve wurden entrappt, handsortiert, gequetscht und in Stahltanks gepumpt, wo sie zwei Tage lang einer Kaltquellphase unterzogen und während drei weiteren Tagen jeweils zweimal am Tag umgewälzt wurden. Die malolaktische Fermentierung erfolgte in Holzfässern. Anschließend durfte der Wein 18 Monate lang in 100% neuer französischer Eiche reifen.
| Main grape varietal: | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Taste: | dry |
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| classification: | Estate Wine |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 95/100, Winemag 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2022 |
| wine style: | Red wine: plush, smooth, Bold red wines |
| wine type: | red wine |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2 |
| pH-value | 3.55 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.2 |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Risotto, Entenbrust, Gruyère |
| Grape varietals | Merlot |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2030 |
| Winemaker | Rudi Schultz, Gyles Webb |
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 94 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2026: 95 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 93 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2021 - Tim Atkin 2024: 95 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2021 - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 92 Punkte