Thelema

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

South African Wines
About the Session

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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Lot 121
  • Thelema; Cabernet Sauvignon; 2012; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml

LOT 121

Thelema

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
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ZAR 3 800 - 6 000
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Starting at ZAR 3 500
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About this Item

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
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. 2012 was a cool, structured Cape vintage. Tim Atkin MW scored it 92 in his South Africa Special Report 2016, Christian Eedes from Decanter gave it 91, and Platter's awarded it 4.5 stars.

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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