R375.00
This heritage bush vine vineyard, planted in 1982 is nestled in the Joubertskloof on the Paardeberg Mountain – the landmark of the Swartland. The vines are rooted in pure granite soils and sheltered from the blazing afternoon sun (East-facing).
The grapes were delicately whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented in older French oak barrels, only the free run juice was used. The wine was matured on the lees for 9 months prior to bottling, unfiltered.
Notes of passionfruit and thatch. Avant-garde aromatics, limes and a medley of citrus on the pristine palate leaving a crystalline mineral finish with plenty nervous tension.
The team of Stephanie Wiid and Etienne Terblanche is responsible for some of the most exciting wines in South Africa currently. Etienne, the guru in the vineyards and Stephanie the guiding angel in the cellar.
“Springdoring (Cenchrus incertus), the resolute hitchhiker, is quick to attach and slow to let go. But not quite as stubborn and persistent as our hardened Chenin Blanc vines grown in the Swartland. Survival is everything.” – Thistle & Weed
Producer | Thistle & Weed |
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