Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Vivino 4.1
Suckling 89
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Properties:

  • Type Red
  • Year 2018
  • Alcohol 14
  • Volume 0.75L
  • Style Dry
  • Country South Africa
  • Winery THELEMA MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS
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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

This dry red wine from Stellenbosch, crafted by Thelema Mountain Vineyards, showcases excellent structure and varietal character. It offers aromas of ripe blackcurrant, cocoa, and a touch of graphite, leading to a balanced palate and a long finish.

Key facts

  • Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
  • D.O. / Region: Stellenbosch
  • Winery: Thelema Mountain Vineyards
  • Soil / Altitude: Decomposed granite and Hutton, 370-640 m altitude
  • Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18 months in French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated at altitudes between 370 and 640 meters above sea level, making it one of the coolest sites in the region. The soils, composed of decomposed granite and Hutton, contribute to the wine's mineral profile and concentrated fruit.

Ideal combination

Winemaking

Following a manual harvest and strict sorting, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrels and ages for 18 months in French oak to refine its tannin structure.

Why buy it

This bottle represents an outstanding choice for collectors seeking a wine with great ageing potential. Its balance of rich fruit and integrated oak makes it a sophisticated addition to your cellar, and you can buy Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 online directly from our shop.

Vivino 4.2
07 September 2026
Lennon Narcizo
Amazing cab,fruity,well structured,strong leathery nose dense
Vivino 4.1
22 May 2026
Lisa Harlow
Big fan of this Cab from Thelema, not quite as good as the Mint, although they weren’t producing it in 2018 Cassis, brambles, black cherry Eucalyptus Touch of vanilla, baking spices Tobacco leaf, dried mint Graphite Tannins just started to soften and as with all Thelema wines has a lovely freshness
Vivino 4.1
01 February 2026
Warren Kibbe
What I think of as a typical stellenbosch presentation - a bit muddy, very earthy, a bit of barnyard funk. Definitely needs to be decanted. After two hours, oak, blackberry, black currants, tobacco, mint, pencil shavings. Chewy tannins, full body, nice depth, long finish.
Vivino 4.1
23 March 2025
Wally B
Worth every bit of the 4.1. Beautifully smooth and full bodied. Notes of plum and blackberry. Will best be left for another 5 years.
Vivino 4.5
29 December 2024
Sumesh Chetty
Aging beautifully.
Vivino 4.2
30 August 2024
Lyn TG
Juicy black fruit, coffee, eucalyptus, smoke, pencil shavings and balancing acidity
Vivino 4
26 August 2024
Steve Mac
Excellent Cabernet from South Africa. Cassis nose blackberry cherry and leather notes. Medium plus to full body medium tannins
Vivino 4.1
20 April 2024
Tom Colby
Big brewing day. Bottled our Cream Ale, brewed a Mexican Lager. Opened this very nice South African Cab Sauv. Very very good. I love SA Cabs. Not too big, smooth, nice kick. 4.1
Vivino 4.4
17 April 2024
Bigdrinks Thirsty
Drinkable
Vivino 4
31 March 2024
Brandon Dillenback
I would say a more fruit forward wine. Tobacco, plum, black currant. A slight hint of mint. Very good. Never had a South African wine.
Vivino 4.1
30 March 2024
John Bagan
Big fan of Stellenbosch wines. Delicate fresh and fruity nose with rich cherry and black fruit from the first sip. Smooth and jammy with some leather notes and delicious tannins on the finish. Big fan!!
Vivino 4.3
16 February 2024
Jordan Poznick
Love the nose of the terroir from South African cabs. Loads of herbaceous, eucalyptus, mint and tobacco leads to ripe red and black berries, ripe cherries, prunes, oak and vanilla.
Vivino 4.1
24 December 2023
Sam Cooper
oak blackberry chocolate
Vivino 4.1
07 December 2023
Brian Scope
Herbaceous blackberry on the nose. Blackberry, blackcurrant, oak, eucalyptus, and mint on the palate. Medium plus body, medium silky tannins, medium acidity, and a long finish.
Vivino 4.1
03 December 2023
Stephen McDowell
An excellent wine. Noticed the oak on the nose with something else like a funky earthy, coconut? The wine is very dry, smooth tannins, cherry blackberry and tobacco
Vivino 4.4
02 December 2023
Adam Laing
Awful, just awful. Don’t get this, I’ll have to take it all myself.
Vivino 4.2
04 September 2023
C L
medium ruby in colour. Average aromatic intensity with black cherry black currant licorice. Some vanilla and clove from oak. It has develop some savory notes and is developing. Dry medium high acidity, medium high tannins medium full body. Can drink now but can be matured further
Vivino 4.4
09 August 2023
Angus Henderson
Really good wine. Gentle nose with plenty of fruit and a soft oak. Taste is super smooth and soft. There are dark fruits, oak and some tobacco. It has a long lingering taste which is mellow and there tannins are really well balanced.
Vivino 4.1
30 June 2023
Barry Tolmay
@Oyster box Blackberries, leather, oak, well balanced body 😀Gert DU TOIT& Dedre
Vivino 4.2
23 June 2023
Cameron Corney
I have always been a fan of this wine. Beautiful concentration, lovely fine textured tannins. It’s an elegant wine and ages so well.

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