Rating 92
Style White
Blend , Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2022
Appellation
Coastal Region
Western Cape
South Africa
ABV 13.5%
Price $30.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2024-01-12

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Starting The Night, Taco Tuesday

Drink If You Like

Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne , Muscat / Moscato

Thistle & Weed 'Khakibos' White 2022 Review

Viticulturist Etienne Terblanche and winemaker Stephanie Wiid are native to South Africa and cut their teeth in their country’s vineyards. They came together in a working partnership in 2015 with a like-minded approach to winemaking, allowing the wines to express the distinct vineyards of South Africa. Their white wines are always whole-bunch-pressed and raised in used barrels. That kind of subtly is needed for a blend like this — and wow it works. There are notes of aloe and cream on the nose with some honey and jasmine and floral aromatics to keep the complexity going. There's great balance on the palate with a calm yet supportive acidity.

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Thistle & Weed 'Khakibos' White 2022
Viticulturist Etienne Terblanche and winemaker Stephanie Wiid are native to South Africa and cut their teeth in their country’s vineyards. They came together in a working partnership in 2015 with a like-minded approach to winemaking, allowing the wines to express the distinct vineyards of South Africa. Their white wines are always whole-bunch-pressed and raised in used barrels. That kind of subtly is needed for a blend like this — and wow it works. There are notes of aloe and cream on the nose with some honey and jasmine and floral aromatics to keep the complexity going. There's great balance on the palate with a calm yet supportive acidity.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2024
92
POINTS
Thistle & Weed 'Khakibos' White 2022
Viticulturist Etienne Terblanche and winemaker Stephanie Wiid are native to South Africa and cut their teeth in their country’s vineyards. They came together in a working partnership in 2015 with a like-minded approach to winemaking, allowing the wines to express the distinct vineyards of South Africa. Their white wines are always whole-bunch-pressed and raised in used barrels. That kind of subtly is needed for a blend like this — and wow it works. There are notes of aloe and cream on the nose with some honey and jasmine and floral aromatics to keep the complexity going. There's great balance on the palate with a calm yet supportive acidity.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2024