Cat’s Cradle has become one of the most loved wines in the Thorne & Daughters range. Over the past few years, John has refined the sourcing, focusing on old Swartland vineyards in the Paardeberg and west of Malmesbury to bring greater depth and character to the wine. The 2025 vintage is particularly successful, combining notes of citrus, stone fruit and wild herbs with a gentle waxy texture and a savoury edge. There is plenty of concentration, but the wine remains fresh and energetic. Generous without being heavy, Cat’s Cradle captures the balance and restraint that define the Thorne & Daughters style.
“Grapes sourced from two Paardeberg vineyards on granite soils and a third site west of Malmesbury on iron. The nose opens with a subtle yeasty note before unfolding into layers of citrus, peach, potpourri, dried hay and herbs. The palate is pure and finely etched, carried by lively acidity and a pithy finish that stops short of austerity. Intricate and detailed, yet equally immediate in its pleasure. 97/100”
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
