Experience the unique character of the Thorne & Daughters Snakes & Ladders Sauvignon Blanc 2024. This vintage draws its strength from the rugged Skurfberg mountain escarpment in Citrusdal Mountain. Winemaker John Seccombe sources these grapes from 26-year-old bush vines planted in deep red sandy soils over sandstone.
- 96 Points – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
- 95 Points – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2025
- Top 3% of Wines Worldwide – Vivino Community
The 2024 growing season brought significant heat, which created incredible concentration and thick-skinned berries. You will discover an intensely complex nose of blackcurrant leaf, hay, and marzipan mixed with exotic tropical fruit tones. The palate is powerful and poised. It showcases gooseberry and prickly pear flavors. A sharp line of saline acidity cuts through the rich texture, leading to a long and savory finish.
This wine moves far beyond the typical “grassy” style of the variety. The Thorne & Daughters Snakes & Ladders Sauvignon Blanc 2024 offers a profound expression of one of the world’s most remote viticultural sites.