THELEMA CAP CLASSIQUE 2018

Gyles Webb abandoned his accounting career in Durban to become a winemaker. In 1983, with the help of his wife’s family, the McLean’s, Gyles bought Thelema. The beginning of a family legacy. The manor house was restored and the first wines under the Thelema label were released in 1988. By the mid 90’s Thelema’s wines sold out within a month after release, making it one of the most sought-after wine estates in South Africa. The Webb family describe Thelema as “one of the most beautiful places on earth”. As Thelema in Stellenbosch continued to flourish, Gyles embarked on a search for an additional property in order to establish a second vineyard. In 2002, the Webb family purchased an idyllic farm with an undulating landscape, in the cool Elgin region, creating ideal grape growing conditions.

Winery notes (2018 Vintage)
"The 2018 vintage has classic brioche yeasty notes whilst also showing fresh granny smith apples. The palate is lined with lively bubbles and carries a long aftertaste. This brings about a crisp yet rich and creamy mouthfeel."
70% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir
The grapes were harvested early in the morning by hand to keep the fruit cool. They were loaded straight into the press for a gentle whole-bunch press cycle. The juice was clarified using the cold settling technique and allowed to settle for 48 hours. The clean juice was racked to the fermentation tank where it completed its alcoholic (primary) fermentation at 14 °C. The MCC was allowed to age under crown cap for 68 months, after which the wine was disgorged, and a small amount of Dosage was added.