COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Thistle & Weed Pty Ltd
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Thistle & Weed Springdoring Chenin Blanc 2021 is a white wine from WO Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa. It is produced by Thistle & Weed Pty Ltd, a partnership between the Terblanche and Wiid families. The wine is crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown on heritage bush vines planted in the 1960s or 1980s in Joubertskloof on the Paardeberg Mountain, rooted in duplex sand and clay or pure granite soils at 300m elevation. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cool and dry growing season. The wine's name, Springdoring, refers to a local thorn tree, reflecting the producer's inspiration from the tenacity of grapevines and the surrounding flora. The producer collaboration began in 2015, with Etienne Terblanche holding advanced degrees in Viticulture and Oenology, and Stephanie Wiid having previous winemaking experience.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the Springdoring thorn tree, a symbol of resilience.
Fact 02
Collaboration between two established South African wine families.
Fact 03
Vineyard planted in the 1960s or 1980s.
Fact 04
Each Thistle & Weed wine is named after a local botanical nuisance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Thistle & Weed Springdoring Chenin Blanc 2021 is produced by whole bunch pressing, with only the free run juice being used. The juice undergoes natural fermentation in older French oak barrels. Lees stirring (battonage) is performed for the first month. The wine is then matured on its lees for 9 to 10 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cool and dry growing season.
