Duwweltjie by Thistle and Weed

Duwweltjie by Thistle and Weed

Duwweltjie by Thistle and Weed Planted in 1961 by horse-plough by the growers grandfather, massive koffieklip stones were removed during the planting and used to make a wall which can be seen nearby. The Chenin blanc vines are beautiful, stand like trees and are...
WOSA OLD VINE PODCAST

WOSA OLD VINE PODCAST

Wines of South Africa: Old Vine Podcast Wines of South Africa (WOSA) has launched a series of podcast.  In each episode they talk to a selection of winemakers, winery owners, and other members of South Africa’s wine industry to learn more about South African...
CHAMONIX’S OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC VINEYARD

CHAMONIX’S OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC VINEYARD

Chamonix’s Old Vine Chenin Blanc Vineyard The vineyard was planted in 1965, some 35 years before the late Chris Hellinger bought Chamonix. He set about implementing his vision of creating a wine estate on the mountains of the Franschhoek Valley, and accordingly had to...