Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon

2020

Region: Stellenbosch
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Rudi Schultz

Producer Information

He abandoned his accounting career in Durban to become a winemaker. In 1983, with the help of his wife’s family, the McLean’s, Gyles Webb bought Thelema.

The beginning of a family legacy.

The manor house was restored and the first wines under the Thelema label were released in 1988. By the mid 90’s Thelema’s wines sold out within a month after release, making it one of the most sought-after wine estates in South Africa. The Webb family describe Thelema as “one of the most beautiful places on earth”.

As Thelema in Stellenbosch continued to flourish, Gyles embarked on a search for an additional property in order to establish a second vineyard. In 2002, the Webb family purchased an idyllic farm with an undulating landscape, in the cool Elgin region, creating ideal grape growing conditions.

Wine Information

Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 1.6 g/l
PH: 3.58
TA: 6.2


Color: Red
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Style: Dry
Type: Still
Category: Red wooded
Unit of Measure: 750 ml
Production: 52000 bottles
Price Code: E

Awards

Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Platter Wine Guide 2024 - 5 stars / 95 points Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Gillbert & Gaillard 2023 – 93 Double Gold Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Tim Atkin SA Report 2023 – 93 points Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Silver Medal / 92 points Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, International Wine Challenge 2023 – Silver Medal / 91 points Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Greg Sherwood MW 2022 – 93+ points Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Platter Wine Guide 2023 - 4 ½ stars / 94 poin (Gold)

Production

Suitable for Vegetarians No
Suitable for Vegans No
Vineyard / Terroir / Climate
From Old Vines No

Certifications

Product is Certifified Organic No
Product is Certifified Biodynamic No
Local Certifications
Is Fairtrade Certified No
Fairtrade Accreditation