Vinkel

Shellfish, Appetizers and snacks, Aperitif

Located on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, the soils are granite based and display a high level of weathering. Large sandstone fragments on the surface, leads to a coarse free draining topsoil fraction. The vineyard was planted at 420m altitude and has a view of false bay stretching across the distance.

The second fermentation took place in bottle and the wine was allowed to mature on the lees for 7 months under crown cap before disgorging.

The grapes were delicately whole-bunch pressed and cold fermented in stainless steel tank.

Thistle and Weed is a collaboration between the Terblanche and Wiid families established in 2015, led by Etienne Terblanche (Viticulturist) and Stephanie Wiid (Winemaker). Inspired by the encroaching weeds found amongst the vines grown in the Cape, Etienne and Steph draw parallels between thistles and weeds and the uncompromising tenacity and survival skills of grapevines. Together, they set out to discover the best of the Cape’s hidden gems, intent on crafting honest wines that are made with a deep connection to nature and offer the most simple expression of the terroir from which they come.