Mountain Red 2016

This wine shows inviting aromas of juicy black fruit, mulberries, plums and hints of warm spice. After spending 18 months in barrel, the palate is soft and juicy with well rounded tannins and a long, delicious finish.

Maturation

Great now, and will improve for 5 years.

Food Pairing

Particularly good with light and medium flavoured meals, such as pizza and braai.

Winemaking Practices

W.O. Origin

•Western Cape

Closure

•Screw-cap

Vintage

•2016 was generally a warm and dry vintage, an exceptionally dry winter followed by a warm and    windy January resulted in decreased crop levels among all varietals.

Wood Maturation

•All components 18 months in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels

Winemaking

•Portions of our younger vineyards are selected for this fruit-driven yet complex wine

Wine Details

Residual     Sugar 2.2 g/l

pH             3.45

Total acid   5.8 g/l

Alcohol      14.5%

Blend         Shiraz 37%, Petit Verdot 24%, Merlot 19%, Grenache 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Maturation Although this wine is already drinking well, it will reward further cellaring

Winemaker's Comments

This wine shows inviting aromas of juicy black fruit, mulberries, plums and hints of warm spice. After spending 18 months in barrel, the palate is soft and juicy with well rounded tannins and a long, delicious finish.

Thelema Mountain Vineyards

P.O. Box 2234, Stellenbosch 7601, South Africa

TEL: +27 21 885 1924 • wines@thelema.co.za • www.thelema.co.za

ZAR 85.00