OUR VINEYARDS
Our grapes are sourced from various wine growing regions across the Western Cape: Paarl, Stellenbosch, the Swartland and the Piekenierskloof.
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Allow our wines to transport you to
the places we’ve found:
Planted in 1961, this old dame is situated on the gentle slopes of Joostenberg and profits from the moderating effects of this windswept site in Paarl.
The old gnarled and twisted bush vines produce fruit nuanced with subtle depth and wonderful intensity.
CHENIN BLANC
PAARL, SOUTH AFRICA
DUWWELTJIE
GROWER
Agnes de Vos
AREA
Joostenberg
FARM
Damarakloof
REGION
Paarl
Chenin Blanc
VARIETY
1961
PLANT YEAR
Richter 99
ROOTSTOCK
Bushvine
TRELLIS
Granite, with surface Malmesbury rocks
GEOLOGY
Duplex with ferricrete
SOIL
152m
ALTITUDE
South
ASPECT
CHENIN BLANC
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA
BRANDNETEL
This tiny parcel is situated high on the cool slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch.
Originally planted as a rootstock trial in 1980, it contains no less than 32 rootstocks. This oddity produces a multi-layered wine with notable tension and minerality.
GROWER
Guillaume Kotze
AREA
Simonsberg
FARM
Nietvoorbij
REGION
Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
VARIETY
1980
PLANT YEAR
32 different types
ROOTSTOCK
Trellised Bushvine
TRELLIS
Decomposed Granite & Standstone
GEOLOGY
Loamy sand
SOIL
304m
ALTITUDE
South-West
ASPECT
CHENIN BLANC
SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA
SPRINGDORING
The vineyard is nestled in the Joubertskloof on the Paardeberg Mountain - the landmark of the Swartland.
Rooted in pure granite soils and sheltered from the blazing afternoon sun, it produces pristine fruit with edgy aromatics and the trademark Swartland thatch.
GROWER
Theuns Müller
AREA
Paardeberg
FARM
Uitvlugcht
REGION
Swartland
Chenin Blanc
VARIETY
1982
PLANT YEAR
Richter 99
ROOTSTOCK
Bushvine
TRELLIS
Decomposed Granite
GEOLOGY
Coarse sand on clay
SOIL
297m
ALTITUDE
East
ASPECT
CABERNET FRANC
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA
KNAPSEKÊREL
Situated in the Polkadraai Hills, and just a stone’s throw away from False Bay, only 7 rows of bio-dynamically farmed Cabernet franc make up this parcel.
Coarse granite soils and a cool maritime climate ensure a wine with enduring tannins and plenty of fresh fruit.
GROWER
Edo Heyns
AREA
Polkadraai Hills
FARM
Oudeberg
REGION
Stellenbosch
Cabernet franc
VARIETY
2003
PLANT YEAR
Richter 110
ROOTSTOCK
VSP
TRELLIS
Decomposed Granite
GEOLOGY
Coarse sand on clay
SOIL
170m
ALTITUDE
South
ASPECT
WHEN IT COMES TO OLD VINES, MOST HAVE BEEN AROUND LONGER THAN WE HAVE
ETIENNE TERBLANCHE
THISTLE & WEED
SMALL BATCHES
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
KHAKIBOS
Khakibos is an unusual blend of Verdelho, Chenin blanc, Palomino and Fernão Pires. Our Verdelho is grown in koffieklip-rich soil, treasured for its free-draining quality, and found anchored on the foot slopes of the Helderberg Mountain.
Our Chenin blanc is located in our exceptional Paarl vineyard, our Palomino grown in Piekenierskloof sandstone and Fernão Pires from the gravelly soils located along the Breede River.
VINEYARD ONE
STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA
GROWER
Craig Barnard
AREA
Helderberg
FARM
Cavalli
REGION
Stellenbosch
Verdelho
VARIETY
2000
PLANT YEAR
Richter 110
ROOTSTOCK
VSP Trellis
TRELLIS
Decomposed Granite
GEOLOGY
Duplex with Ferricrete
SOIL
125m
ALTITUDE
South
ASPECT
SMALL BATCHES
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
NASTERGAL
Nastergal is driven by Tempranillo, a Spanish grape variety known for making big, bold wine. We’ve sourced our Tempranillo from shale soil found along the
Berg River in Wellington, which provides plenty of
backbone and ageing potential.
In order to balance the big boom of Tempranillo, we’ve blended it alongside mature Alicante Bouschet grapes that are rooted in the deep red soils of the Stellenbosch Mountain and add spicy aromatics and intense colour.
Small parcels of Touriga Nacional, Souzão and Touriga Francesa, also from the Stellenbosch Mountain, provide the final flourish to finish off this one-of-a-kind wine.
INSPIRED BY THE UNCONVENTIONAL YET BEAUTIFULLY
VERSATILE CULTIVARS OF PORTUGAL, OUR BLENDED WINES ARE NOT AFRAID TO EXPOSE THE TRUE CAPABILITIES OF OUR CAPE SOILS AND MICROCLIMATES.
ETIENNE TERBLANCHE
THISTLE & WEED
