Thelema

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

South African Wines
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The South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.

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Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Thelema
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Thelema is a leading high-altitude estate on the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, established by the McLean family and long a benchmark for Cape Cabernet, with wines made by Rudi Schultz. 2016 was a warm, dry Cape vintage. Tim Atkin MW scored it 93 in his South Africa Special Report 2019, and Platter's awarded it 4.5 stars (94 points).

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Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Not quite up to the excellent standard of the 2015 Cabernet (it's a vintage thing), but this current release is still a smart Simonsberg release that has the fine tannins that are a hallmark of the Thelema style, classy oak and a core of savoury blackcurrant fruit. 2020-28." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 93/100 (Sep 2019)

"Impressive crafting & balance, confirms why Stellenbosch is renowned for Cabernet. Intensely perfumed & flavoured, cassis & spice, hint of graphite supported by fine-grained tannins, toned 18 months in 45% new oak. 2016 has musculature for a long life." - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 4.5* (94/100)

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