Thorne & Daughters

Rocking Horse Cape White

9.214 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Roussanne, Chardonnay, Sémillon, Chenin Blanc
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Fish, Veal
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

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
Matt Sterr

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
Kristy Burton

Very creamy, easy to drink

Very creamy, easy to drink

Oct 14th, 2020
Alain Dufois

Stunner

Stunner

Apr 14th, 2019
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 3 years ago

Ronnie had this 3 years ago

Jul 7th, 2021
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 5 years ago

Ronnie had this 5 years ago

Feb 23rd, 2019
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 6 years ago

Ronnie had this 6 years ago

Jul 6th, 2018
Tom King

Tom had this 3 years ago

Tom had this 3 years ago

Sep 26th, 2021
Sander Schaap

Sander had this 3 years ago

Sander had this 3 years ago

Nov 14th, 2020
Daisuke Sato

Daisuke had this 4 years ago

Daisuke had this 4 years ago

Aug 17th, 2020