Discover the cornerstone of new-wave South African winemaking. The Thorne & Daughters ‘Rocking Horse’ Cape White Blend 2024 stands as a masterful benchmark for premium multi-variety blends. Winemaker John Seccombe artfully crafts this signature flagship bottling from exceptional, low-yielding vineyard parcels spread across the Western Cape.
- Aroma: Complex aromatics move from flinty reduction to raw beeswax, delicate flowers, and wild green herbs.
- Palate: The dense, multi-layered mouthfeel combines rich texture with a punchy, vibrant line of acidity.
- Critical Acclaim: Leading wine critics awarded this exceptional vintage a spectacular 98/100 score for its incredible presence and poise.
Chardonnay plays an increasingly important role in this vintage, adding exquisite tension and subtle flinty notes. The Thorne & Daughters ‘Rocking Horse’ Cape White Blend 2024 matures quietly on its gross lees in old French oak barrels to build shape and complexity. Order a bottle of this highly loved, small-production masterpiece today to enjoy an extraordinarily complex and rewarding pour.