Fine Wines

Thelema vineyard has become an icon of South African wines. Sited on an old fruit farm not far from Stellenbosch, the Thelema winery now offers excellent and diverse wines for all palates.

There are lots of fruits in this Merlot: it’s like a veritable basket overflowing with ripe red fruits! Soon afterwards, there are some smoky aromas detectable, like a cigar box, as well as chocolate. To the mouth it is juicy at first, with some surprisingly firm tannins. Wonderfully balanced, this bottle will certainly seduce you.

In July 1983, the McLean Family Trust bought the old Thelema fruit farm, situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass outside of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The search for the perfect location had been a long one, but finally they were closer to their goal: to make exceptional wines.

A rich, robust, exuberant and charming nose that reveals ripe black fruits and spices. The finish gives way to some delicate, toasty notes. In the mouth, the wine is full bodied, yet elegant with soft tannins. A superb and fresh Shiraz from one of the icons of South African wines. A…