The wine is the Thelema “Sauvignon Blanc” 2024, from the estate’s vineyards in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. It is described as bright and vibrant, with refreshing aromas of melon and grapefruit, a crisp and lively palate of zesty citrus and subtle tropical-fruit flavours, all balanced by a mineral edge and a clean, invigorating finish.
The wine is made from selected Sauvignon Blanc clones (133 ER, SV 316D, 159C, 11R and 7A) grown on Hutton-type decomposed granite soils with vine plantings ranging from 1985 to 2007, and yields of about 7 t/ha.
It was vinified with minimal intervention: grapes gently destemmed, cooled, clarified by floatation, fermented at about 14–15 °C and then left on gross lees for six months before bottling.
The finished wine shows an alcohol of 13.5 % vol, residual sugar about 2.8 g/l, total acidity about 7.4 g/l and pH around 3.12.
As a pairing suggestion: this is well-suited as an aperitif or with delicately-flavoured foods such as salads, oysters, scallops or light poultry dishes.
It’s a fine South African white wine, vibrant and elegant, showcasing Sauvignon Blanc in a cool‐climate Stellenbosch setting - definitely one to enjoy while fresh, though the estate notes you may hold it a few years for further subtle development. Radio Life & Style on Facebook · The Morning Show Sponsor: Excellerate Security