Thorne Daughters Cat's Cradle
A bright White wine with spiced apple, white peach, and a refreshing wet stone finish
Thorne & Daughters `Cat's Cradle` Swartland, South Africa is a vibrant White (still) dry wine crafted from old bush-vine Chenin Blanc. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in used oak barrels, it undergoes malolactic fermentation, resulting in a supple texture and retaining its core aromatics. This expressive wine reveals enticing aromas of pear, apple blossom, lime, and honey. The palate is full and concentrated, offering delightful notes of spiced apple, white peach, and salty almonds, balanced by bright acidity and a wet stone freshness. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with poultry, lean fish, or mild cheeses. This wine is vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
The winemaking for the `Cat's Cradle` is simple and minimalistic, in order to express the unique character of this vineyard. The grapes were whole bunch pressed in an old basket press, without any addition of sulphur at this stage. A rough settling followed, after which the wines underwent alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast, followed by malolactic fermentation in used oak barrels, resulting in supple texture while retaining the wine's core aromatics.
Flavour profile
This bright, expressive Chenin Blanc offers enticing aromas of pear, apple blossom, lime, and honey. The palate is full and concentrated, revealing notes of spiced apple, white peach, and salty almonds, lifted by bright acidity and a refreshing wet stone finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 10-12°C. No decanting required, enjoy now.