The Thelema Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing white wine that exudes aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and green apple. On the palate, it is crisp and vibrant with flavors of lime, lemon zest and passionfruit, backed by a vibrant acidity. This wine is light-bodied, making it an excellent option for sipping on a hot summer day or pairing with seafood dishes, salads and light appetizers. The grapes for this wine are handpicked from the Sutherland Estate in the Elgin Valley of South Africa, and the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Overall, the Thelema Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious and well-balanced white wine that's perfect for any occasion.

Tasting Notes

Pale gold in colour with youthful flashes of lime green, the nose is aromatic with pungent 'green' aromas of bell pepper and fresh crushed herbs. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and dry with a mouthwatering streak of minerals, hints of sub-tropical fruit and a layer of grassy gooseberry flavours that merge sublimely with the limey, crisp finish. Elegant and lengthy.

About the Winery

The family-owned Thelema Mountain Vineyards are located in the highly wine-rich area of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Thelema wines and Sutherland wines are created from the grapes produced at these vineyards. The Thelema vineyards are located towards the south east of Simonsberg Mountain at an altitude of about 530m above sea level. This altitude enables in growing high quality and premium grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape varietal found here. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the quality of this grape varietal has put the Stellenbosch area on the international platform. The first wine under the Thelema label was released during 1988 and became an instant sell-out within a month. The area in and around Thelema is so rich in beauty and natural resources that it is considered as one of the most beautiful places on earth by wine experts.

Some of the popular Thelema wines are:

Thelema Methode Cap Classique – Made from 73% Chardonnay and 23% Pinot Noir
Thelema Sauvignon Blanc
Thelema Riesling
Thelema Muscat
Thelema Chardonnay
Thelema Shiraz
Thelema Mountain Red – Made from 24% Grenache, 23% Petit Verdot, 21% Shiraz, 20% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc
Thelema Rabelais – Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

If you are interested to get a first-hand experience of Thelema wines, you can opt for a wine tourism package here, at a nominal fee. However, you should ensure that you book for your wine-tasting tour well in advance, so that it doesn’t get fully booked. Here, you will not only get to taste these premium wines, but you can also take a tour around the scenic Thelema vineyards. Thelema wines are a true representation of the tradition and heritage that make the Stellenbosch area, one of the most popular wine regions not only in South Africa, but in the world.

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