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.
While a brandnetel (stinging nettle) may not sound particularly appealing, this wine certainly is. Brimming with delicate notes of quince, white peach and blood orange, the palate pulls through with quintessential Chenin Blanc star power, including a rich and more-ish palate and lemon-zip acidity.
