We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2024 vintage wines from Thorne & Daughters!
John Seccombe is a legend in the South African wine scene, making wines that speak of place, purity, and character, earning him a well-deserved reputation as one of the Cape’s most exciting producers.
Established in 2012 by John and Tasha Seccombe, the brand quickly became a shining example of South Africa’s “New Wave” winemaking. After working overseas and earning a BSc in winemaking and viticulture in the UK, he and wife Tasha moved back to the Cape to and set out to make authentic wines. Their focus on old vines and diverse vineyard parcels across the Cape makes for wines that are elegantly refreshing.
"The most refined vintage to date—still powerful, as always, but now also purer and more taut. 96/100"
“From Swartland Semillon Gris, 50% fermented on the skins for approximately one week. Some reduction before peach, orange and red apple, with subtle notes of potpourri and spice. The palate is medium bodied with well-integrated acidity, the finish gently savoury. Flavourful and balanced, the wine is relatively understated, any phenolic grip nicely managed. Alc: 12.85%. 93/100.”
Thorne & Daughters 'Paper Kite' Old Vine Semillon 2024
100% Cinsaut from a single vineyard in Stellenbosch. The fruit is de-stemmed and fermented on skins for 7-10 days and aged in concrete until bottling after 9 months.
“Grapes from a 1963 Swartland vineyard. Expressive but not overly primary aromatics of peach and nectarine, with subtle notes of hay and wax. The palate shows impressive fruit weight and layers of flavour, the texture thick and mouthcoating, the acidity seamlessly integrated. A distinct umami quality marks the finish. Powerful and sophisticated – built to last. Alc: 13.2%. 95/100”
Thorne & Daughters 'Cat's Cradle' Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
Grapes from three Swartland vineyards, two Paardeberg vineyards on granite and one west of Malmesbury on more iron-rich soil. The nose is expressive, offering notes of pear, peach, a touch of lemon, hay and florals. The palate is rich and intense, yet brimming with energy, the finish deeply savoury. Dense but equally remarkably taut. Alc: 13.97%. 96/100”
“Grapes from Citrusdal Mountain. Subtle aromatics of blackcurrant, white peach and nectarine, with a touch of reduction. Lovely fruit concentration and bright acidity precede a super-long, savoury finish. The most refined vintage to date—still powerful, as always, but now also purer and more taut. A precise expression of a remarkable site. Alc: 14.06%. 96/100”
Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse' Cape White Blend 2023
“30% Roussanne, 28% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Semillon and 7% Clairette Blanc sourced from across the Western Cape. A triumph being both multifaceted but also completely coherent. Flowers, pear, peach, citrus, apple, earth, spice and a hint of leesy complexity on the nose while the palate has it all: depth of fruit, texture, a lovely line of acidity and long, savoury finish. A wine of pin-point accuracy. Alc: 13.63%. 98/100”
Thorne & Daughters 'Wanderer's Heart' Red Blend 2023
“45% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 11% Carignan and 8% Mourvèdre, sourced from Olifantsberg in Breedekloof and Gabriëlskloof in Bot River. The nose is complex yet restrained, with notes of red and black berries, olive brine, fynbos and white pepper. The palate is focused and linear – almost austere – with pure fruit and fresh acidity, the finish long and dry. More detail and finesse than previous vintages. Alc: 14.01%. 94/100”
Thorne & Daughters is back and is better than ever!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2024 vintage wines from Thorne & Daughters!
John Seccombe is a legend in the South African wine scene, making wines that speak of place, purity, and character, earning him a well-deserved reputation as one of the Cape’s most exciting producers.
Established in 2012 by John and Tasha Seccombe, the brand quickly became a shining example of South Africa’s “New Wave” winemaking. After working overseas and earning a BSc in winemaking and viticulture in the UK, he and wife Tasha moved back to the Cape to and set out to make authentic wines. Their focus on old vines and diverse vineyard parcels across the Cape makes for wines that are elegantly refreshing.
"The most refined vintage to date—still powerful, as always, but now also purer and more taut. 96/100"
– Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
The Wines:
R435.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters 'Tin Soldier' Semillon Gris 2024
“From Swartland Semillon Gris, 50% fermented on the skins for approximately one week. Some reduction before peach, orange and red apple, with subtle notes of potpourri and spice. The palate is medium bodied with well-integrated acidity, the finish gently savoury. Flavourful and balanced, the wine is relatively understated, any phenolic grip nicely managed. Alc: 12.85%. 93/100.”
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R435.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters 'Paper Kite' Old Vine Semillon 2024
100% Cinsaut from a single vineyard in Stellenbosch. The fruit is de-stemmed and fermented on skins for 7-10 days and aged in concrete until bottling after 9 months.
“Grapes from a 1963 Swartland vineyard. Expressive but not overly primary aromatics of peach and nectarine, with subtle notes of hay and wax. The palate shows impressive fruit weight and layers of flavour, the texture thick and mouthcoating, the acidity seamlessly integrated. A distinct umami quality marks the finish. Powerful and sophisticated – built to last. Alc: 13.2%. 95/100”
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R435.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters 'Cat's Cradle' Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
Grapes from three Swartland vineyards, two Paardeberg vineyards on granite and one west of Malmesbury on more iron-rich soil. The nose is expressive, offering notes of pear, peach, a touch of lemon, hay and florals. The palate is rich and intense, yet brimming with energy, the finish deeply savoury. Dense but equally remarkably taut. Alc: 13.97%. 96/100”
– Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R435.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters 'Snakes & Ladders' Sauvignon Blanc 2024
“Grapes from Citrusdal Mountain. Subtle aromatics of blackcurrant, white peach and nectarine, with a touch of reduction. Lovely fruit concentration and bright acidity precede a super-long, savoury finish. The most refined vintage to date—still powerful, as always, but now also purer and more taut. A precise expression of a remarkable site. Alc: 14.06%. 96/100”
– Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R350.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse' Cape White Blend 2023
“30% Roussanne, 28% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Semillon and 7% Clairette Blanc sourced from across the Western Cape. A triumph being both multifaceted but also completely coherent. Flowers, pear, peach, citrus, apple, earth, spice and a hint of leesy complexity on the nose while the palate has it all: depth of fruit, texture, a lovely line of acidity and long, savoury finish. A wine of pin-point accuracy. Alc: 13.63%. 98/100”
– Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R350.00Add to basket
Thorne & Daughters 'Wanderer's Heart' Red Blend 2023
“45% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 11% Carignan and 8% Mourvèdre, sourced from Olifantsberg in Breedekloof and Gabriëlskloof in Bot River. The nose is complex yet restrained, with notes of red and black berries, olive brine, fynbos and white pepper. The palate is focused and linear – almost austere – with pure fruit and fresh acidity, the finish long and dry. More detail and finesse than previous vintages. Alc: 14.01%. 94/100”
– Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
R2,220.00Original price was: R2,220.00.R2,109.00Current price is: R2,109.00.Add to basketThorne & Daughters 2025 Mixed Case
A mixed case of the latest releases from Thorne & Daughters.
John’s latest release is marked by a wonderful concentration.
Included in this is
A 5% discount and free delivery!
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Snakes and Ladders’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Tin Soldier’ Semillon Gris 2024
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Paper Kite’ Old Vine Semillon 2024
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Cat’s Cradle’ Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Rocking Horse’ Cape White Blend 2023
1 Bottle of Thorne & Daughters ‘Wanderers Heart’ Cape Red Blend 2023
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