Peter Veldsman & Dirkie Christowitz Private Collection

Live Virtual Auction, 15 May 2022

Session 1

Sold for

ZAR 4 104
Lot 119
  • Thelema; Merlot Reserve; 2006; 4 (1 x 4); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 4 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 104

About this Item

Merlot Reserve, 2006
4 (1 x 4) 750ml

Thelema, the Greek word for ‘will’, was a charming dilapidated fruit farm until Gyles Webb came along and purchased the farm with the help of his wife’s family in 1983. Placed at the top of the Helshoogte Pass, Thelema is one of the highest and coolest estates in the area, its deep red soils make it ideal for premium quality wine grape production. At a time when the South African wine scene was focused on quantity rather than quality, Webb was a trailblazing pioneer on a mission to craft world-class wines. Construction began on the winery in 1987, and Thelema produced its first vintage in 1988. Winemaking since 2000 has been in the capable hands of Rudi Schultz, with Gyles's son Thomas involved in running the business.

Critics Ratings

‘Arguably one of SA’s finest examples - but a powerful, unrestrained one. After oaky, tannic ‘05, 2006 attractive sour cherry/chocolate nose, well-judged oak (20 months new) giving depth/length to dense fruit centre.' - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2009, 4,5*

Provenance

Private Client

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