Across 157 hectares of land on the highest slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, ranging from 370 to 640 metres above sea level on mainly south-facing slopes, lies Thelema, one of the highest, coolest and certainly most sought-after wine farms in the Cape. Gyles Webb is the heartbeat of Thelema. Saved from a life in accountancy by deciding to put down roots on the mountain and produce great wine, Gyles is now ably assisted by Rudi Schultz in winemaking and son Thomas in all Export markets, particularly the UK. Winemaking is as natural as possible with minimal handling – a policy which they charmingly describe as “benign neglect”.
