THISTLE & WEED Khakibos White 2024

Our Verdelho is grown in koffiekliprich 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 old vine Palomino is grown in Piekenierskloof sandstone, Alvarinho on gravel in Wellington and Fernão Pires is from the gravelly soils located along the Breede River.

The grapes were delicately whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented 2nd fill and older French oak barrels, only the free run juice was used. The wine was allowed to mature on lees for 9 months prior to bottling, unfiltered.

Aromas of naartjie peel, jasmine flowers and toasted brioche. The richly layered, and expressive palate is kept in line by a searing acidity finishing with a sherbet tang.

2023: 95 TA

29% Verdelho

23% Chenin Blanc

18 % Alvarinho

15 % Palomino

15 % Fernão Pires

The Verdelho grape, like the Khakibos (Tagetes Minuta), is a newcomer to the foothills of Stellenbosch. Stemming from distant shores, both are remarkably comfortable in the unique Cape climate. Lively. Fresh. Restorative – a tonic for your senses.

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