thelema mountain vineyards

We visited here as part of a Wine Tour, the 1st of four stops. It's off the beaten track & worth it, great views from the back deck. The tasting was set up so that each wine was compared with another from the winery's different (Sutherland) range. That worked really well. We enjoyed the dessert wine so much that we not only bought a bottle but returned the next day to buy another

Thelema was first port of call on a 6 vineyard tasting tour. Arrived just before 10.00am and the views from the deck of the modern tasting room are amazing.Wines are first class and the highlights were the Sutherland range of wines which are grapes sourced from the Elgin area. These are cooler climate wines and have such clean tastes and purity of fruit. Loved all their wines .

Thelema was one of 4 wineries we visited during our tour of the region. The off-the-beaten-path location, beautiful views, and amazing wines made this one of our favorite stops. The deck overlooking the vineyard is somewhere you could easily spend hours relaxing, and there was also a cozy fire inside which was nice on the cool winter day when we visited. We really enjoyed the wines and wish they were more easily accessible in the USA!

Driving up to the Thelema Vinyards and Wine tasting venue, the natural beauty of the mountains, trees and vinyards just grabs you. Being the middle of winter in July we were welcomed with an inviting fire and friendly service. The wines available were very good and the view amazing from the tasting venue.Couldnt walk away without purchasing... :-)

This is one vineyard experience not to be missed. The drive down the winding dust road through the vineyards to the tasting room gives you the sense of being on a real farm while the tasting rooms are also right in the heart of the vineyard. The tasting rooms are sleek and modern yet still cosy with a lovely roaring fire (essential in the winter chill). The young woman conducting the tasting was knowledgeable and courteous and a real ambassador for the wines. The tasting covers both the Thelema wines and their Sutherland wines and this ability to taste the cultivars of two very geographically different terroirs is a real education. We came away with a selection of wines and will definitely get more. I particularly loved the hearty reds (the Rabelais in particular) and the amazing dessert wines. Then there's the viognier-roussanne blend - I could go on and on. a must!

We visited this winery on our recent tour of the surrounding wine farms as our gran had always spoken highly of their wines. The wine tasting area is fairly small, so intimate and therefore the staff can give you all the attention you deserve. The wines are fairly extensive in range and include their Sutherland vineyards collection. You must try the Rabalais ... their flagship red ! We purchased a number of wines and the case shipment offered, is effortless.

Just a great place, with great wines and a really good tasting room. Really enjoyed our visit and would reccomend a visit

Set in a somewhat 'no mans land' location, we were delighted we made it to Thelma, after a hefty afternoon of tastings and picnicking! Stunning location, great wines, happy and knowledgable staff.

The best wines we tasted in South Africa were from here.  (It was also randomly recommended to me by my doctor who is also a huge fan). We were talked through the wines by the friendly lady behind the counter who was fantastic and told us all about the winery.We tasted a lot.  We bought two bottles but wish we had bought more.  It's a nice winery in a scenic part of Stellenbosch.  A lot of restaurants are BYO so it's worth buying a few bottles here for that too if you can.

this was such an amazing place!!! unfortunately, we were there on a very cloudy day. the view while you are tasting your wine must be amazing! a fabulous mountain ridge right there!the wines are to die for, especially Thelema Mint Cabernet!will definitely return!!!

Went there with a reminder of the previous visit 7 years ago, which it wasn't. The staff behind the counter is not always attentive to lone visitors even though I think we are usually the more discerning ones.Excellent white wines, that is why I goto Thelema, so certainly worth the visit for that. Will go again but make sure part of a group to get the level of service I expect.

Wine-tasting and collecting wines is my hobby, so our visit to this superb winery was a special experience. Great location. Outstanding wines. Totally under-rated by many people. The Merlot special reserve was particularly impressive. Ensure that you include it on your list of excellent wineries in the Cape to visit. Highly recommended. Kenneth & Petra Fisher.

Just go for it! This place have probably the best wines in this area. Many people visit the farm next door, they have the view and food. But this place have the wine!

What made our visit to Thelema Mountain Vineyards better than the other vineyards in the region was the service! The staff was patient, knowledgeable, and flexible in addressing people with all types of palates for wine.Oh, and of course the wine good too.

As a long time visitor to SA and a fan of SA white wines, I have visited quite a lot of wineries. Over the years, I have seen wine tastings become more and more commercial and touristy. I guess for most tourists, it is certainly a item on the programme that cannot be missed and most wineries do take advantage of that. Though not Thelema. The winery doesn't offer elaborate tours or restaurants. I guess they focus on their main goal: wine making. And that is what they do very good. I am a big fan of their Sauvignon Blanc after I have drunk it at the Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe.Reception at the winery is most friendly and quiet. As it was a wednesday before noon, there were hardly any other customers. The view from the tasting room is gorgeous and so is the personal approach of the lady pourer.Also, it is one of the few wineries that is interested in growing organic wines.