Twee Jonge Gezellen (TJ) is a farm, winery and vineyard in the pioneer district of Tulbagh in the Western Cape, South Africa. Translated from Dutch, the name means Two Young Bachelors.[1] The farm was started by two young bachelor cousins in 1710. Locals referred to the farm as "the place where the two young bachelors stay," and the name stuck.[1] In September, 2011 the farm was placed under provisional liquidation after their Land Bank loan could not be repaid.[2]

Vinimark bought the operation in 2012.[3]

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  1. ^ a b Standard encyclopaedia of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Nasou. 1975. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-625-00327-3.
  2. ^ [1], Wine farm loses its fizz.
  3. ^ James, Tim (3 July 2023). "Bubbles and more at Twee Jonge Gezellen". Winemag.co.za. Retrieved 23 September 2023.