Thelema
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
South African Wines
About the SessionThe 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.
LOT 120
Thelema
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
About this Item
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"A dense, compact, concentrated Simonsberg Cabernet that soaks up its oak with ease. Needs a bit more time in bottle. Drink: 2017-21." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 92/100 (Sep 2016)
"Cassis, a hint of mint plus chocolate and a little earthiness. The palate is full yet unshowy with fresh acidity and firm but fine tannins and the finish is long and savoury. A South African benchmark." - Christian Eedes, Decanter, 91/100 (Dec 2016)
"Layered & dense 12 is packed with dark fruit, meaty savoury notes. Red with the most ageing potential, from deep muscle tone rather than aggression, tannins finely textured from deft oaking." - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*
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