Secure a bottle of one of the most original and captivating white wines in South Africa. The Thorne & Daughters ‘Tin Soldier’ Semillon Gris 2025 highlights the immense potential of skin-contact winemaking in the Swartland region. Winemaker John Seccombe crafts this striking orange wine from Semillon Gris, a rare, red-skinned mutation of Semillon.
- Aroma: The expressive nose opens with vibrant aromas of ripe nectarine, blood orange peel, and fresh melon.
- Palate: A creamy, rounded texture balances a driving acidity. You will taste yellow apple and light hazelnut over a gentle phenolic grip.
- Critical Acclaim: Leading wine critics awarded this unique vintage a spectacular 95/100 score for its impressive fruit concentration.
The Thorne & Daughters ‘Tin Soldier’ Semillon Gris 2025 takes on a stunning, bright copper hue from fermenting on grape skins. The wine ages gracefully for nine months in neutral French oak barrels to build shape and complexity. Order this small-production masterpiece today to experience a truly brilliant example of modern South African winemaking.