In 2002, Gyles Webb of Thelema purchased an idyllic 100 ha apple farm in Elgin, a cool-climate coastal region which is quickly gaining a reputation for intense, aromatic white wines. Webb named the property Sutherland and began converting approximately 25 ha to vineyards, starting with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The wines are vinified and bottled at Thelema’s Stellenbosch estate. Sutherland is located along the Green Mountain Eco Route, the world’s first biodiversity wine route. Many rare and endangered species of protea can be found in the area. In 2002, Gyles Webb of Thelema purchased an idyllic 100 ha apple farm in Elgin, a cool-climate coastal region which is quickly gaining a reputation for intense, aromatic white wines. Webb named the property Sutherland and began converting approximately 25 ha to vineyards, starting with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The wines are vinified and bottled at Thelema’s Stellenbosch estate. Sutherland is located along the Green Mountain Eco Route, the world’s first biodiversity wine route. Many rare and endangered species of protea can be found in the area.
Elgin’s cool maritime climate allows for slower ripening than in other areas of the Cape Winelands, resulting in wines that possess vibrant, concentrated fruit flavors and elegant mineral notes.
The 2010 Sutherland Chardonnay is raised for ten months in French oak, of which 30% is new. It has a lovely bouquet of ripe apples, pears, limes, and tropical fruits along with an attractive veneer of creamy oak. The palate is medium-bodied with notes of passion fruit, guava and orange zest. It has good weight and is creamy and suave in the mouth. This is a superb value!
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