Thelema Merlot Reserve 2016
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 5 stars / 95 points
€32.95*
No longer available
Product information "Thelema Merlot Reserve 2016"
Deep red, almost black as ink, the Thelema Merlot Reserve flows into the glass and reveals exceptionally concentrated notes of red berry fruit and cedar wood. It presents itself powerful with complex aromas and a rich fruitiness. Its strong but harmonious tannins will continue to "grind down". Because of this, as well as its balanced acidity, it will have a long shelf life and thus has a sensational ripening potential.
This wine is an absolute masterpiece and has long been one of the best Merlots on the Cape. A great red wine, the Thelema Merlot Reserve, which can easily compete internationally.
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The grapes for the Thelema Merlot Reserve were destemmed, hand-sorted, crushed and pumped into steel tanks, where they were subjected to a cold swelling phase for 2 days and circulated twice a day for 3 more days. The malolactic fermentation was carried out in wooden barrels. The wine was then allowed to mature for 18 months in 100% new French oak.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14.5 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 5.9 |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| classification: | Estate Wine |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| distributor: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| grape varietals: | Merlot |
| main grape varietal: | Merlot |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2027 |
| pH value: | 3.37 |
| ratings: | John Platter 5 Sterne |
| residual sugar: | 2.1 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2016 |
| wine colour: | red |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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