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 of 5 bubbles137 reviews
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Kobus M
Mossel Bay, South Africa1,118 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • 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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Charlie P
23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • 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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We really appreciate your review. We will definitely pass your message on to Diaan. We really value him here at the farm. We look forward to having you come visit again. It is lovely to sit in the tasting room on a rainy day as well.
Written June 23, 2023
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Andrew
Wiesbaden, Germany122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We love coming to Thelema. The wines are excellent - and teh service whilst tasting out of this Earth. And yes Noluvo: you even got me to reread Rabelais!
A great service - beyond the wines and Crescenda speaking excellent German - is the service to send wines home at very good rates.
We love it all
Written December 12, 2022
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Dear Andrew, thank you so much for your great feedback. Very happy you enjoyed your experience at Thelema. Please come and visit us again.
Written June 23, 2023
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Peter E
Everleigh, UK229 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • 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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Kim
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • 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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Hi Kimlouisej Thank you for visiting us. Sorry that it was rushed. We truly hope that you will come visit us again, and we trust that it will be a better experience. Kindest regards Thelema Wines
Written June 23, 2023
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Johnai K
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
We went to Themela with friends at 16h15. The tatsing room manager Creshenda didn't want to assist us she said they are close she was so rude and unprofessional, unpleasant personality she is a disgrace to the beautiful Wine estate. We phoned before hand and the lady told us we can come as it was 16h05 when we phoned. Creshenda was so rude that we left. We went to another farm and told them our experience at Thelema and before we mentioned a name they knew it's the arrogant Cheshenda. Such a beautiful place but the service one of our worst experiences ever.
Written July 2, 2024
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ThalitaTV
Sao Paulo, SP360 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small winery but with great wines, both white and red. Tastings take place on a balcony (covered and with an outdoor part uncovered) overlooking the property's vineyards, which makes for good photos and a great tasting.
The service is very good and the place is beautiful. It was the first winery we went to in Stellenbosch and it was worth it!
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Written March 9, 2024
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We hope that you can visit us again soon..
Written March 15, 2024
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Onthatile
Pretoria, South Africa83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Despite getting there before closing time, the hosts were nice enough to allow us to continue with the wine tasting. The scenery and aesthetic was also one for the books! I will definitely be going back there! It remains some of the best wine I’ve tasted to date!
Written September 12, 2024
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Chesney01
38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • 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, CA622 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • 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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Hi there Thank you for visiting our farm - we are so glad that you had a good time. Look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards Thelema Wines
Written June 23, 2023
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