Rocking Horse Cape White Blend Thorne & Daughters, 75cl

Thorne & Daughters was started in 2013 by John and Tasha Seccombe with the aim of producing authentic wines from the Western Cape. It is widely acknowledged to be one of the forerunners of the ‘New Wave’ wine movement in South Africa.

The grapes for the Rocking Horse were sourced from a number of very carefully selected growers around the Western Cape. Semillon Blanc leads the 2022 blend and comes from 39-year-old vines planted on alluvial soils in Franschhoek, lending intensity and texture. The Roussanne and Chardonnay come from younger, trellised vines. The former is sourced from Stellenbosch and Paardeberg mountain, while the Chardonnay is sourced from the cool Ceres Plateau. Clairette Blanche from Stellenbosch and Chenin Blanc from Paardeberg add depth and textural complexity, as they are sourced from old, low-yielding bush vines estimated to be approximately 44 years old.

A layered and complex nose with aromas of kiwi fruit, ginger, apple skin and yellow flowers. The palate is tight and rounded with a honeyed texture and a long, almost saline finish.

Please note, this product contains the allergen sulphites.