Harvest doesn’t arrive all at once - it sneaks up on you. One day the vineyards are ticking along, the next things start moving faster than we had time to shake off our Thistle & Weeds. Berries soften, flavours shift and we’re suddenly spending more time outside than anywhere else, boots catching on the odd duwweltjie as we go. This year, it showed up about two weeks early - our minds still half on summer holiday, the vineyards very much not. Sun, Soil and a Few Curveballs Mo

If you’ve ever spotted “vegan-friendly”  on a wine label and wondered what that actually means, you’re not alone. After all, wine is made from grapes… so surely it’s vegan by default? Not always - but ours are.  So, What’s the Deal? Traditionally, many wines are fined before bottling. Fining is a process used to clarify wine, removing excess polyphenols (like harsh tannins) or helping stabilise colour. It’s essentially about polishing and tidying, rather than changing how a w

Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc DUWWELTJIE CHENIN BLANC The wine that started it all - Paarl Chenin with juicy layers, a citrus-and-peach punch, and a generous mid-palate. Proof that Chenin’s a proper chameleon in Cape soils. What to Pair It With Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Almonds Sweet-savoury tagine flavours play with the wine’s peach and citrus richness - a match that feels festive without being fussy. Seared Scallops with Lemon-Ginger Butter Caramelised scallops

Spring's arrived and frankly, we're fizzing with excitement. After what feels like forever (but was actually just careful planning and even more careful waiting), we're finally ready to pop the cork on something we've been quietly plotting in the cellar. Introducing Vinkel Brut 2024 - our very first Cap Classique. It’s been a long time coming, and well worth the wait. Why Chenin? When we first dreamed up Thistle & Weed nearly a decade ago , Chenin Blanc was the star of the sh

We launched The Harvest Club just two months ago - and with it, a new way to share what’s happening behind our cellar doors. There’s no...