Reviews & Ratings

2006 Thelema Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Thelema

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Shiraz

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Stellenbosch

State or country: South Africa

Price: $37

Cases produced: 56

KWG Score: 91 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: February 11, 2011

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored Shiraz was well received by our mini-tasting group. It opens with a toasty oak and mild blackberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, smooth, and polished. The flavor profile is a tasty mild oak infused black currant with a touch of blackberry and black pepper. The finish is quite dry and its fine tannins are tingly and show very nice length. This Shiraz is a terrific example of what can be accomplished with this grape in South Africa. Pair it with a pepper encrusted NY strip steak. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This robust, Rhone-inspired Syrah from the heralded Thelema estate charms with enticing flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and pepper and an alluring meaty, earthy character. A lovely minerality and intriguing notes of dark chocolate, toast and spice carry through on the finish.

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