Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£11.47
The cool, coastal Elgin district makes the perfect home for this classic grape variety The wine is light gold in colour with youthful flashes of lime green, and on the nose is aromatic with aromas of bell peppers and fresh crushed herbs On the palate the wine is dry with a mouthwatering streak of minerals, hints of sub-tropical fruit and a layer of grassy gooseberry flavours that merge sublimely with a limey, crisp finish Elegant and lengthy, this wine offers some lovely drinking at a very reasonable price
Thelema Mountain Vineyards The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£30.04
Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish According to the winemaker, the source of the mint character is attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries The berries' outer wax layer adsorbs eucalyptol, the compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, giving the wine a minty character unique to this vineyard
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Mountain Red 2021 75cl
£11.23
A rich, spicy Rhone-style red, brimming with mulberries and plums, seasoned by a scattering of black pepper and sun-baked fynbos herbs The high quality of both fruit and winemaking shine through in the finesse of its silky tannins and the harmony and balance on the sustained finish This is exceptional value for money
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2021 75cl
£16.98
The aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex Plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes In the mouth it has irresistibly lovely, succulent, soft texture It is full and rounded, while beautifully-defined Great refinement to the tannin texture Creamy stone fruit character - plum and cherry cheesecake Excellent overall balance, and so very drinkable Enjoy immediately and over the next five years
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Rabelais 2020 75cl
£51.68
A wine of magnificent intensity, complexity and poise, Rabelais is a selection of the best individual barrels of Bordeaux varieties grown in Thelema's vineyards The aromas draw you in, evincing succulent black cherries and blackberries alongside a subtle yet complex herbal / spice edge - black pepper, fine oak, curry plant and witch hazel Take a sip, and you know at once that this is Really Good Stuff Beautifully intense fruit, restrained tannins and perfectly-balanced acidity It could go on for years, but if you open a bottle tonight, it will still impress, although do decant to get the best out of it
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Oryx Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2023 75cl
£12.46
Juicy melon and passionfruit, with white peach and apricot, and a crisp and refreshing finish All about fruit expression, this marries the freshness of Sauvignon Blanc to the texture and perfume of Viognier, creating a perfect summer wine This is made from 100% estate-grown fruit, farmed to Thelema's exacting standards
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Shiraz 2020 75cl
£16.21
Opaque, almost black in colour with an aromatic and complex nose of blackberries, currants, liquorice and spices Full bodied and structured, well balanced with ripe fruit and a lash of vanilla on the firm finish
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£18.73
A genuinely complex, Burgundy-styled Pinot Noir, packed with cranberry, walnut, leather anise and root beer aromas This herby, spicy, woody, nuanced wine is an absolute delight - and a bargain to boot Excellent! Thelema's 'Sutherland' vineyards in the maritime Elgin region are proving capable of producing some fabulous cool-climate wines
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl
£15.17
The dark fruit flavours and cassis on the nose are a prequel to the refreshing sweet fruit and ripe tannins the palate delivers The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and will reward cellaring
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£12.71
Bright pale gold in colour with flashes of lime green, this wine is fresh, crisp and aromatic on the nose, boasting delicious gooseberry, melon and pineapple aromas It is medium bodied and juicy, packed with fresh ripe melon and guava fruits and hints of bell pepper with a crisp, refreshing finish which is bone dry
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Mountain White 2023 75cl
£12.58
Juicy melon and passionfruit, with white peach and apricot, and a crisp and refreshing finish All about fruit expression, this marries the freshness of Sauvignon Blanc to the texture and perfume of Viognier, creating a perfect summer wine This is made from 100% estate-grown fruit, farmed to Thelema's exacting standards
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£16.98
When three Masters of wine wrote that Sutherland Chardonnay put many white Burgundy wines to shame, its reputation was made and its popularity soared Hailing from South Africa's top-quality, cool-climate Elgin region, it is masterfully understated and nuanced on the nose, with citrus and greengage fruit character, sesame oil, flint and just a suggestion of oak Fresh and zesty in the mouth, with a richness that gradually builds on the palate Delicious - and amazing value for money
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Oryx Shiraz Grenache Petit Verdot 2019 75cl
£12.46
A rich, spicy Rhone-style red, brimming with mulberries and plums, seasoned by a scattering of black pepper and sun-baked fynbos herbs The high quality of both fruit and winemaking shine through in the finesse of its silky tannins and the harmony and balance on the sustained finish This is exceptional value for money
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£15.17
The dark fruit flavours and cassis on the nose are a prequel to the refreshing sweet fruit and ripe tannins the palate delivers The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and will reward cellaring