Had a great family lunch today. We currently have some family and our God-children staying with us. Having 13 month old twins in the house is quite exhausting! So tonight, in my attempt to relax I cracked open a bottle of South African red - and I am so glad I did!
Thelema, Mountain Red, 2007, South Africa.
This is an blend of 79% Shiraz and 21% Merlot. Lovely big bramble fruit on the nose. Sweet blackcurrants, blackberry and violet aromas flood from the glass. There is also a bit of plum and fresh black pepper here too. It's a bit vegetal. There is the slightest hint of matchstick reduction. Lovely tightly wound red fruit fill the palate (this will mellow slightly with about 18 more months of bottle age). Firm, grippy tannins help provide some structure. Some softer red fruit makes an appearance, with some violets and some focused cherry flavours . Some spicy plum leave a nice rounded mouth feel. Great length and finish. 4/5 (14.5% abv)
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