Thelema Mountain Vineyards
Thelema Mountain Vineyards
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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4.5
125 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Steve
London, UK785 contributions
We were taken here by our guide on a walking tour of the region. The set up inside is extremely professional and the tasting room especially well set out. The wines were very good and the presentation and explanation also top notch. Well worth a visit.
Written August 13, 2020
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Thank you very much for the kind words, we look forward to welcome you back to Thelema soon. Please contact me at marketing@thelema.co.za should you visit in the near future and we can go for a walk on the farm, with some wine of course. :) Regards, Diaan
Written November 29, 2020
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Sarah C
Ashtead, UK921 contributions
This is now our go-to winery to buy dessert wines to take home, and each time we visit it's lovely to see the establishment developing. The outdoor suspended tasting area is fabulous and the views across the magnificent vines and mountains awesome.
The dessert wine was (is!) as good as we remembered.
The dessert wine was (is!) as good as we remembered.
Written September 30, 2020
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Thank you Sarah, we are pleased to hear that you enjoy our dessert wine! Especially the words, 'our go-to winery' is much appreciated. We look forward to welcome you back again and again.
Written November 29, 2020
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DRIVER2580
Harrogate, UK181 contributions
Thelema turned out to be one of our favourite vineyards that we visited. We were staying nearby and chose to spend a day by walking across to the 2 local vineyards. We had a delighful 20/30 minute stroll down the winding dusty road through the huge estate at Thelema, absorbing the amazing views across the rows and rows of vines. We sat in the new indoor purpose built tasting room, which has an outside balcony area and relaxed for the best part of 2 hours enjoying the wines, so much that we are awaiting a delivery at home of some we purchased. If we have one small criticism, it's that the outside setting under trees and shade is so lovely it's a shame tastings no longer take place outdoors, but we guess they are just keeping up with the competition.
Written March 5, 2020
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Thank you very much for the visit and wonderful rating of our estate. We appreciate your feedback and thoughts. Regarding the tastings outdoors, this was only a temporary solution for the disruption that was caused by the expansion of our brand new tasting room. We are always looking of improving the experience for our guests and will continue to think of new ways to utilize the space and view of our new tasting room. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Written March 6, 2020
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Kobus M
Mossel Bay, South Africa1,035 contributions
Couples
I’ve tasted Thelema red wine many years ago and was very impressed, so we decided to visit the estate this time and the expectations were high. The estate has a beautiful access road through vineyards with a beautiful view of the Hells Hoogte mountains. The wine tasting, however, disappointed me. I normally buy at least one bottle after tastings, but walked away without buying anything. It wasn’t the Thelema I remembered.
Written January 30, 2020
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Dear Kobus, thank you for the feedback. Was it the presentation of the wines that disappointed you or the actual taste of the wine itself? If you are ever planning to be in the area again, please email me at marketing@thelema.co.za and I will arrange for our winemaker to taste through our wines with you.
Written November 29, 2020
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Kim
1 contribution
Couples
We absolutely love the farm and the wines, and have always had brilliant service here. We've always had a wonderful time at Thelema and will continue to come back. It's a pity that when went for a tasting last weekend, having booked for 2pm, we were rushed through our wines by our waitress. We got the impression that we were not really welcome and needed to leave before closing.
Written July 5, 2022
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Charlie P
22 contributions
Couples
First of all the newly made tasting room has fantastic views(as per photo) could sit there all day drinking their fine wine. Special mention to Diaan also, his knowledge and passion for the wine really shone through and suggested some great tasting options. Would definitely visit again
Written January 18, 2020
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Peter E
Everleigh, UK241 contributions
Friends
Thelema is at the top of the valley and has stunning views from the tasting area. You drive through vineyards to reach them and the tasting area is modern and tasteful. Excellent wines on offer for tasting and great information from the staff. I did not realise until I paid that they discount the tasting prices off anything you buy, so came away with an excellent MCC for next to nothing, which we later enjoyed by the pool at our hotel
Written January 30, 2020
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We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tasting and experience on our farm. Please visit us again soon for some Cap Classique, it keeps getting better and better with each vintage. ;)
Written November 29, 2020
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Chesney01
24 contributions
Couples
Went as sort of spur of the moment tasting and were very happy!! Best stop of our day with a beautiful, modern tasting room and awesome wines. You also get two for the price if one as they serve wines from Thelema (Stellenbosh) and Southerland (Elgin). If you like Pinot noir, they have “nailed it” and have a great Shiraz as well. Definitely fun to compare grapes from the two regions! Must stop on your wine tour!!
Written February 1, 2020
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Thank you Chesney, we are happy to hear you were able to visit and experience our estate the Covid pandemic hit the world. We hope to welcome you back to Thelema very soon.
Written November 29, 2020
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Angel S
Costa Mesa, CA519 contributions
Couples
We absolutely loved how welcoming the staff was here! We tasted 6 wines for 100R. Wines were delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed the Cabernet and the white dessert wines as well. The views are so beautiful as well. Definitely recommend stopping for a visit!
Written October 30, 2021
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CyberBengt
Gothenburg, Sweden21 contributions
Friends
Thank you Luisa Adonis for an excellent wine tasting. You made our day. Personal with finger tip feeling. This place is something extra. Perfection combined with true love for wine and winemaking. Highly recommended.
Written January 8, 2018
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Thelema Mountain Vineyards (Stellenbosch) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- We recommend booking Thelema Mountain Vineyards tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 10 Thelema Mountain Vineyards tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Thelema Mountain Vineyards:
- Full Day Afrivista Wine Tours from Stellenbosch (From $71.37)
- Daily Different small group WINE tour from Cape Town (From $125.77)
- Stellenbosch Winelands Experience (From $137.72)
- 2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride (From $74.58)
- Banhoek Best Wineries Small-Group Half-Day Tour (From $25.15)
- Hotels near Thelema Mountain Vineyards:
- (0.79 mi) Banhoek Lodge
- (0.42 mi) Simonzicht Guest House
- (0.94 mi) Delaire Graff Estate
- (1.03 mi) Clouds Wine & Guest Estate
- (1.11 mi) MolenVliet Vineyards
- Restaurants near Thelema Mountain Vineyards:
- (0.47 mi) Tokara Delicatessen
- (0.64 mi) Tokara Restaurant
- (0.91 mi) Delaire Graff Restaurant
- (0.92 mi) Indochine
- (4.05 mi) Helena's Restaurant