Thelema, Shiraz, Stellenbosch

100% shiraz, aged 18 months in oak barrel, about half new oak, 13.5% vol. A deep purpleish, ruby red in the glass. Sweet oak, cinnamon, and mint notes, followed by red and black fruits on the nose. Overall the aromas display an elegant and sweet spicyness. Smooth texture, light tannins and a juicy acidity in the mouth. This is a medium-bodied, well-balanched wine with notes of bitter dark chocolate and sweet black cherry, lingering on through the rather nice finish.

Appearance: Light ruby, with tawny edge Nose: Clean, coffee, slight vanilla, dark black fruits Palate: Dark fruits, spicy, black pepper Overall: Very good wine. Ready to drink, with good medium+ length and finish

Thoroughly delicious plum pepper blackberry.

After hand harvesting, these bunches of Shiraz grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pumped into stainless steel tanks then spent 18 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak. A brilliant plummy-purple colour, this Shiraz has hints of white pepper and spice on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a good abundance of red fruit and vanilla.

South African Wines - VERY LONG; 10/5/2005-10/6/2005 (the Modern) : nice wine, with plums dominating. this is a cooler climate wine.