Winery ThelemaRabelais
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Petit Verdot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Rabelais of the Winery Thelema is in the top 50 of wines of South Africa and in the top 40 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rabelais of Winery Thelema in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Rabelais
Pairings that work perfectly with Rabelais
Original food and wine pairings with Rabelais
The Rabelais of Winery Thelema matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, rack of lamb with herbs or red mullet fillets in saffron sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thelema's Rabelais.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rabelais from Winery Thelema are 2007, 2009, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Thelema
The Winery Thelema is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 42 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Ample
Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.
