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Thistle & Weed

2021

‘Duwweltjie’

Chenin Blanc   |   Paarl - South Africa
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About

Inspired and named after the Duwweltjies (Tribulus terrestris – Devils thorns) growing in the vineyard that cling to the soles of your shoes—reminders of paths travelled and those yet to be explored. This Chenin blanc is sourced from the Duwweltjie vineyard in Damarakloof, in the region of Paarl. The vines are 61-years-old, and this wine showcases the depth and complexity of old-vine Chenin Blanc. The Duwweltjie label was the first one made by Stephanie and Etienne, so this wine holds a special place in their hearts.

The winemaking is kept simple and true — whole bunch pressed, only the free run juice was used for natural fermentation in older French oak barrels. The lees was stirred for the first month, after which the wine was allowed to mature on the lees for 10 months prior to bottling without fining or filtration.

Stats

  • Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
  • Vineyard: Duwweltjie Vineyard (Damarakloof)
  • Vine Age: 61-years-old
  • Soil Type: Granite with surface Malmesbury rocks (ferricrete - koffieklip)
  • Viticulture: Sustainable
  • Fermentation: Native – old 225L oak barrels
  • Skin Contact: None
  • Aging: 10 months in old 225L oak barrels
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • pH: 3.45
  • Total Acidity: 4.7 g/L
  • Total SO2: 100 ppm
  • Total Production: 500 cases
  • UPC: 700083611482

Tasting Note

A uniquely Paarl expression that is wonderfully layered with a broader mid-palate, Duwweltjie bursts with peach and citrus aromatics typical of a Chenin Blanc.

Press & Reviews

The WineMag

94

"From a Paarl vineyard of Chenin Blanc planted in 1961. Expressive aromatics of peach, citrus, green apple and green herbs while the palate is lean and direct – pure fruit and zippy acidity before a salty finish." - Christian Eedes

Tim Atkin, MW

94

""Paarl, but cool Paarl" is how Stephanie Wild describes the source of this 1961 bush vine parcel on mixed granite, clay and alluvial soils. Floral, refined and effortlessly complex, with lime and citrus flavours, mouth-watering minerality and wonderful texture and presence on the palate. 2023-28"
- Tim Atkin, MW
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Thistle & Weed

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Paarl

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South Africa

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