Strauss & co - 13 February 2016, Cape Town

The Thelema Lot AUCTION AMBASSADORS - The Webb Family Thelema Estate, situated at the top of the Helshoogte Pass, is one of the highest and coolest farms in Stellenbosch. The high altitude and deep red soils are ideal for premium quality wine grape production. The family bought the farm in 1983 and thanks to their hard work, passion and dedication to quality, Thelema Estate is recognised as an icon in the South African wine industry. The terroir, in combination with Gyles Webb’s winemaking style, results in flavorful and complex wines with exceptional ageing potential. The winning bidder, assisted by Gyles Webb, will have the opportunity to create their own unique blend of wine from this Stellenbosch property. The selected blend of 2015 wine will be matured in a French oak barrel until it is bottled and labelled for the buyer. This unique parcel of wine will be a showpiece in any discerning collector’s cellar. As part of the exclusive experience, Gyles will host the winning bidder and four guests for an incredible lunch, paired with a selection of special vintages. — www.thelema.co.za — Lot Summary A unique blending experience hosted by Gyles atThelema from a selection of wines from the 2015 vintage. — A 225 litre barrel (approximately 275 bottles) of the bidders selected blend, bottled and labelled on their behalf. — A winemaker’s lunch hosted atThelema for the winning bidder and four friends. — 41