Thelema Merlot Reserve

Merlot Reserve is the more concentrated, luxurious expression of Thelema’s Merlot – made from the best parcels and barrels. The nose is intense with dark cherry, blackberry, cedar and a hint of tobacco, while the palate is deep and layered with dense fruit, silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. The wine is fermented in tank and then aged in a high proportion of French barriques, some of them new, adding extra structure and complexity. This is Thelema showing just how high Merlot can reach in Stellenbosch without losing drinkability. Perfect with fillet of beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto and aged hard cheeses.