I’d almost forgotten I had this lying in a forgotten corner of the cellar. It’s a blend of 35% Semillon 28% Roussanne, 16% Chardonnay 15% Chenin Blanc 6% Clairette. It’s delicious and has lots of character. Deep greenish gold color is striking. I love the nose: lanolin, pear, candle wax, a wee bit of honey, crushed rock. Deeply flavored. It’s got the weighty texture of the Semillon and Roussanne components in the fore. Lovely fruit up front transitions into a minerally finish with a nice bitterish note. Pretty decent acids. Love it!
I’d almost forgotten I had this lying in a forgotten corner of the cellar. It’s a blend of 35% Semillon 28% Roussanne, 16% Chardonnay 15% Chenin Blanc 6% Clairette. It’s delicious and has lots of character. Deep greenish gold color is striking. I love the nose: lanolin, pear, candle wax, a wee bit of honey, crushed rock. Deeply flavored. It’s got the weighty texture of the Semillon and Roussanne components in the fore. Lovely fruit up front transitions into a minerally finish with a nice bitterish note. Pretty decent acids. Love it!
Apr 16th, 2026
A fabulously unique wine is the 2020 Rocking Horse white blend from Thorne & Daughters, a blend of Semillon, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin & Clairette. It has full bodied but fresh aromas, a medley of zesty and tropical fruits and a good deal of burnt butter. The palate is quite soft in acidity, no doubt from the high proportion of Semillon, but is a gorgeous balance of fruit, herbs, chamomile and elderflower, with a long finish. This was a superb match for chicken in a cream and Madeira sauce.
A fabulously unique wine is the 2020 Rocking Horse white blend from Thorne & Daughters, a blend of Semillon, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin & Clairette. It has full bodied but fresh aromas, a medley of zesty and tropical fruits and a good deal of burnt butter. The palate is quite soft in acidity, no doubt from the high proportion of Semillon, but is a gorgeous balance of fruit, herbs, chamomile and elderflower, with a long finish. This was a superb match for chicken in a cream and Madeira sauce.
Oct 6th, 2023
The 2017 Thorne & Daughter Rocking Horse Cape White Blend is; 22% Roussanne, 22% Chenin, Semillon 17% & Chardonnay 17%.
The nose reveals; orange rind, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, marmalade notes, vanilla, light white spice, yellow flowers and lilies.
The body is round, full, thick with a layer of beeswax. Orange rind, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, marmalade notes, vanilla, light white spice, beautiful soft minerality, yellow flowers and lilies. The acidly is high but, beautiful. The finish is well balanced, rich, lush and ripe with just some light white spice on the long set.
Photos of; different side of the Gabrielskloof Cellar Door vines, tasting lounge, the drive through their vines as you enter their Cellar Door.
The 2017 Thorne & Daughter Rocking Horse Cape White Blend is; 22% Roussanne, 22% Chenin, Semillon 17% & Chardonnay 17%.
The nose reveals; orange rind, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, marmalade notes, vanilla, light white spice, yellow flowers and lilies.
The body is round, full, thick with a layer of beeswax. Orange rind, lemon, lime, peach, apricot, marmalade notes, vanilla, light white spice, beautiful soft minerality, yellow flowers and lilies. The acidly is high but, beautiful. The finish is well balanced, rich, lush and ripe with just some light white spice on the long set.
Photos of; different side of the Gabrielskloof Cellar Door vines, tasting lounge, the drive through their vines as you enter their Cellar Door.
May 16th, 2019
Absolutely delicious, naturally produced white from Semillon, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Clairette, Chenin Blanc & Viura.
Absolutely delicious, naturally produced white from Semillon, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Clairette, Chenin Blanc & Viura.
May 7th, 2019
Great new discovery from South Africa watch this house for the future. Still young but also very drinkable at the moment. A blend off Rousanne, bush vine Chardonnay, Semillon and bush vine Chenin Blanc. Whole bunch pressed, unfined, wild ferment and old oak barrels used. I like this style !
Great new discovery from South Africa watch this house for the future. Still young but also very drinkable at the moment. A blend off Rousanne, bush vine Chardonnay, Semillon and bush vine Chenin Blanc. Whole bunch pressed, unfined, wild ferment and old oak barrels used. I like this style !
Feb 1st, 2015
Bright gold color, medium body, smooth and creamy, well balanced blend with slight buttery taste, goes wonderfully with seafood.
Bright gold color, medium body, smooth and creamy, well balanced blend with slight buttery taste, goes wonderfully with seafood.
Nov 4th, 2023
Western Cape, South Africa
