{"title":"Wingerd Hout Cape Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eWingerd hout, or grapevine wood, is dried vine wood from pruned Vitis vinifera vineyards in the Cape Winelands. It is either pruned or extracted from local farms during or at the end of their life cycle. Unlike dense hardwood logs, its lighter branches light rapidly, deliver vivid lively flames and ultimately turn into scorching hot embers quickly. Wingerd is fantastic for fast, flavour-focused cooking for dishes like fish, prawns, lamb chops, sosaties, flatbreads in Cape Town. Use it for a quick braai, for Pizza ovens or to mix with another braai wood for maximum performance. Grab our dry Wingerd braai wood offer below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grape-vine-bags-wingerd-stompies","title":"Grape Vine Bags (Wingerd Stompies)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Culinary Secret: Why Grape Vine Bags Command a Premium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn the high-end firewood market, Grape Vine wood—revered locally as Wingerd Stompies—is the undisputed king of flavor, rapid heat, and agricultural romance. When decades-old vines from South Africa's prestigious wine estates stop producing high-yield fruit, they are uprooted, sun-baked, and bagged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFor B2B clients (restaurants, pizzerias, smokehouses) and B2C braai purists, you are not just buying firewood; you are investing in a culinary tool. To ensure you never run out of this artisanal fuel during a dinner rush or a weekend gathering, Our Large Grape Vine Bags (Wingerd Stompies) are delivered in bulk bakkie loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \"Terroir\" of the Wood: A Cape Winelands Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eMost suppliers treat grape vine as a basic commodity. But just as soil and coastal breezes affect the flavor of a fine Pinotage (terroir), the agricultural life of the vine impacts the wood. Our Grape Vine Bags are sourced from mature, heritage blocks in world-renowned regions like Stellenbosch, Swartland, and Robertson. You aren't just burning agricultural offcuts; you are infusing your food with the authentic essence of the Cape Winelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Thermodynamics of the Vine: Flash Heat in Grape Vine Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnlike uniform, dense cylinders of Gum or Kameeldoring, Wingerd Stompies are beautifully chaotic. As any combustion professor will tell you, this unique physical structure fundamentally changes the way they burn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Surface Area:\u003c\/b\u003e The gnarled, twisted, and fibrous root structures expose maximum surface area to oxygen. This means they catch fire almost instantly with minimal kindling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 40-Minute Coal Horizon:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy ironwoods take 1.5 to 2 hours to break down into braaiable coals. Grape vine wood aggressively burns down into a bed of searing hot coals in just 30 to 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntense Radiant Peak:\u003c\/b\u003e While they don't have the overnight staying power of heavy hardwoods, their peak temperature is explosive. They generate a flash of intense radiant heat that perfectly blisters pizza crusts and sears thick cuts of meat, locking in juices before the coals cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Flavor Matrix: Why Chefs Demand Wingerd Stompies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis is your primary culinary advantage. Grape vine wood is deeply infused with years of agricultural sap and natural sugars, creating a smoke profile that transforms good food into extraordinary cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sweet Smoke Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e When Wingerd Stompies burn, the residual sap caramelizes, releasing a sweet, earthy, and distinctly fruity smoke. It entirely lacks the harsh, acrid tannins found in some traditional hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect Culinary Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e This delicate smoke profile pairs flawlessly with lamb chops, pork belly, poultry, and lighter proteins like fish, where heavy wood smoke would overpower the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Restaurant \"Blend\" Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e High-end steakhouses use a hybrid heating model. They build their base heat with long-lasting Gum or Sekelbos, and then throw two or three Wingerd Stompies onto the coals right before the meat goes on the grill purely for the sweet smoke infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Lifestyle Applications for Grape Vine Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTo drive peak performance in both commercial kitchens and backyard patios, Grape Vine Bags solve very specific operational needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artisan Pizza Oven (B2B):\u003c\/b\u003e Wood-fired pizzerias need \"leaping flames\" that roll over the dome of the oven to cook the top of a pizza in 90 seconds. The gnarled structure and medium density of grape vine wood provide the exact rapid, rolling flame required, paired with an authentic rustic aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Weeknight Braai (B2C):\u003c\/b\u003e Suburban professionals often avoid braaiing on a Tuesday night because they don't have two hours to wait for coals. Grape Vine Bags are the ultimate \"Weeknight Braai Solution\"—light the fire at 17:30, and you’ll have meat on the grid by 18:15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Smoker's Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e BBQ enthusiasts utilizing offset smokers or Weber Kettles actively hunt for fruit woods. Wingerd Stompies serve as the ultimate South African alternative to imported American apple or cherry wood chunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003ePro-Tips: Ash Management \u0026amp; The \"Bark Knock-Off\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eGetting the most out of your Wingerd Stompies requires a little insider knowledge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAsh Management for Pizza Ovens:\u003c\/b\u003e Grape vine wood produces a very fine, lightweight, powdery ash compared to the heavy, granular ash of Kameeldoring. For commercial pizza ovens, this fine ash can blow onto the pizza base if the draft isn't managed. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/i\u003e Use Grape Vine Bags strictly for the rolling dome flame, while keeping a heavier wood (like Blue Gum) as the anchor coal bed to hold the ash down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Bark Knock-Off\" Smoker Trick:\u003c\/b\u003e Many competition BBQ pitmasters physically knock the loose, shaggy bark off their grape vine chunks before throwing them into a smoker. The loose bark can ignite too quickly and create a brief puff of acrid white smoke, whereas the dense, twisted core of the vine creates the sweet, clean blue smoke required for perfect meat flavoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eDefending Your Wood: Storage \u0026amp; Scam Prevention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eStorage Vulnerability \u0026amp; The \"Sponge Effect\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eBecause grape vine wood is incredibly fibrous and less dense than desert ironwoods, it is highly hygroscopic—meaning it acts like a sponge for ambient moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to Store Your Grape Vine Bags:\u003c\/b\u003e Never leave them exposed to the elements. Keep your bags strictly undercover, elevate them off the cold concrete (using wooden pallets), and store them away from morning dew to preserve their flash-ignition properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eScam Prevention: Identifying Authentic Wingerd Stompies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eFly-by-night roadside sellers often chop up invasive Port Jackson roots or random bush clearing offcuts, bag them, and sell them as counterfeit \"Wingerd Stompies\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Genuine Article:\u003c\/b\u003e You can easily visually identify genuine grape vine wood. Look for the deeply grooved, peeling, shaggy bark and the distinctly twisted, gnarled knuckles of the rootstock. Authentic vines look like they were pulled from the earth, not smoothly chopped from a tree branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eThe Eco-Advantage of Wingerd Stompies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eModern consumers and corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies prioritize responsible sourcing. Grape Vine Bags tick every sustainability box:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_38c3535b1e1ace78-114\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Upcycled Agricultural Byproduct:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-302 citation-end-302\"\u003eNot a single forest is chopped down to harvest Wingerd Stompies.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is entirely a recycled byproduct of the agricultural farming cycle. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarbon-Neutral Lifecycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the grape vines absorbed carbon during their decades of fruit-bearing years, burning them at the end of their lifecycle is scientifically considered carbon neutral. It is a guilt-free, highly sustainable fuel source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: What's Inside Our Grape Vine Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFor commercial buyers and spec-obsessed braai masters, here is the hard data on our Wingerd Stompies, broken down for peak performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDensity Category:\u003c\/b\u003e Clocking in at a medium density of roughly 600 kg\/m³, this wood is biologically optimized for rapid flash-heat rather than all-night longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIgnition Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-fast. The highly textured bark and fibrous grain mean the wood catches almost instantly with minimal coaxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoal Creation Time:\u003c\/b\u003e You will reach optimal, searing braai temperatures in just 30 to 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlame Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Expect high, aggressive, rolling flames—the exact aerodynamic profile required for baking inside wood-fired pizza oven domes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e A signature culinary burn that is sweet, fruity, mild, and distinctly earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Appliances:\u003c\/b\u003e Flawless for open braais, wood-fired pizza ovens, offset meat smokers, and backyard fire pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 2, 45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct \u0026amp; Delivery Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 2, 45);\"\u003eWe proudly source our firewood from reputable distributors and farming partners. Because this is a naturally harvested product, each large bag contains a varied mix of small to large pieces. While we strive to maintain a strict, premium standard, slight variations in size and quality may occasionally occur between batches. Each large bag is packed with approximately 20 to 25pcs. We are committed to supplying exceptional quality wood you can trust. Full after-sales support if you report any delivery or test-burn issues within 7 days. We accept all major credit\/debit cards and EFT payments. For further details on shipping, please refer to our Delivery Page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Western Cape Firewood","offers":[{"title":"5x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095314501,"sku":"VINE5BAGS","price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095380037,"sku":"VINE10BAGS","price":790.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095445573,"sku":"VINE20BAGS","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095511109,"sku":"VINE30BAGS","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095576645,"sku":"VINE40BAGS","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x Large Bags","offer_id":45923095642181,"sku":"VINE50BAGS","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3407\/1877\/files\/grapevine-bags-wingerd-stompies-western-cape-firewood.png?v=1791656937"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3407\/1877\/collections\/wingerd-hout-grapevine-wood-western-cape-firewood.jpg?v=1791657052","url":"https:\/\/www.westerncapefirewood.co.za\/collections\/wingerd-hout-cape-town.oembed","provider":"Western Cape Firewood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}