Thelema, Merlot Reserve, Stellenbosch
Thelema · Coastal Region › Stellenbosch › South Africa
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
93
/100
Reviews
3
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
44
Reviews
92.7
Avg Score
93
Highest
Taster #3455
· Sep 25, 2025
Ripe black fruits with smoke, vanilla and some earthy notes. High alcohol and medium plus intensity.
2021 vintage
Taster #8692
· Apr 26, 2025
92/100
Really enjoyed this, lots of plum, tea, perfume and some dried herbs on the nose, harmonious texture, medium acidity, medium grainy tannins only issue was there was a slight heat spike on the medium plus finish
2021 vintage
Taster #6892
· Apr 10, 2024
93/100
Deep ruby Med nose Blueberry black plumb dusty High acidity, high powdery tannins, med + bodied, luscious feel and finish Wonderful wine
2021 vintage
Taster #7128
· Nov 4, 2023
93/100
Sweet and ripe plums, almost jammy, good acidity very ripe and soft tanins short to medium length in the mouth
2021 vintage