Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Rabelais Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.39 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Day five on the cruise and this night at Giovanni's the Italian restaurant aboard the Allure of the Seas. We decided to open up two South African beauties for this.

Deep mix of ruby and garnet red. Very earthy on the nose with savory and slightly stinky characteristics. A touch green as well. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Dark berries on the attack of the palate with some dark cocoa and cinnamon notes. Long finish with some cedar notes. Drink till 2028.

Day five on the cruise and this night at Giovanni's the Italian restaurant aboard the Allure of the Seas. We decided to open up two South African beauties for this.

Deep mix of ruby and garnet red. Very earthy on the nose with savory and slightly stinky characteristics. A touch green as well. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Dark berries on the attack of the palate with some dark cocoa and cinnamon notes. Long finish with some cedar notes. Drink till 2028.

Sep 8th, 2017
James Brenner

From our trip to Stellenbosch in 2015.

From our trip to Stellenbosch in 2015.

Jan 30th, 2021
Josh

Great wine. Better company.

Great wine. Better company.

Apr 30th, 2018
Petr Jonak

Thelema Winery, Stellenbosch, 24/03/2016

Thelema Winery, Stellenbosch, 24/03/2016

Dec 5th, 2016
Jonathan Keytel

Amazing blend. Well balanced. The 2011 is really good now. Soft tannins, some complexity and a great finish.

Amazing blend. Well balanced. The 2011 is really good now. Soft tannins, some complexity and a great finish.

Jul 23rd, 2016
Colleen Kelly

ZA wine tour. Unbelievable Bordeaux blend. Complex & structured, berry and cedar.

ZA wine tour. Unbelievable Bordeaux blend. Complex & structured, berry and cedar.

Sep 17th, 2015
Lindy Lopez

Lindy had this 9 years ago

Lindy had this 9 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2015
Lauren Coape-Arnold

Lauren had this 8 years ago

Lauren had this 8 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2016
Ian Hutchison

Ian had this 9 years ago

Ian had this 9 years ago

Aug 1st, 2015