Reviews & Ratings

2006 Thelema Sauvignon Blanc "Sutherland"

Winery: Thelema

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sutherland"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Elgin

State or country: South Africa

Price: $20

Cases produced: 4,155

KWG Score: 87.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: July 16, 2007

Wine Review: This wine has intense tropical fruit and grapefruit aromas on the nose. On the palate, the wine is dry, acidic, refreshing, and a touch tart. The wine has very bold grapefruit flavors. The finish is lively and lingers for quite some time. This wine would be a nice summer sipper, but probably a little too intense for food. Those readers that like big New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc’s will enjoy this wine. Ken

Winemaker Notes: This is the 2nd crop from our vineyards in Elgin. The wine has a lovely fragrant nose of honeysuckle and a gorgeous minerally palate with a sweet impression. The finish is crisp and long. Drink it when it’s still young and lively.

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