Sarah Red 2018
Sarah Red 2018
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Winery Thelema
Located on the spectacular Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, Thelema Mountain Vineyards is the family Winery and the home of Thelema and Sutherland Vineyards Wines. On the 42 hectares of vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are cultivated. The world-renowned wines of Thelema surprise with pronounced elegance and wonderful fruitiness. Thelema enjoys an optimal climate and has excellent soil types, which have established the Winery as one of the leading producers of Cabernet Sauvignon and firmly anchored Stellenbosch Cabernets on the global wine map. Due to the excellent conditions, Thelema works with minimal intervention in the vineyard and lets the naturalness of the wines speak for themselves. Extremely successful, we find!
Tasting notes
The 'Sutherland Sarah Red' from Winery Thelema delights many wine drinkers with its incredibly smooth mouthfeel.
The spicy and woody aromas provide a contrast and yet appear very harmonious due to the fine forest berry notes. The blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre, of 'Sutherland Sarah Red', features nuances of dark plums and white pepper with an inviting roasted spice on the palate and an elegant acidity. Additionally, 'Sutherland Sarah Red' has the potential to develop splendidly over the next 8 years.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
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