Thorne & Daughters
Paper Kite 2019
Cape Heritage
About the SessionA selection of South Africa’s finest wines, inspired by our rich wine heritage and the unique character of the Cape Winelands. Chenin Blanc is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, producing an exceptional range of wine styles, particularly in South Africa, home to the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world. These historic vineyards continue to produce wines of great diversity, elegance, and ageing potential. The Pinotage selection showcases leading producers, all of whom have become consistent flag bearers for this proudly South African variety.
About this Item
The 2019 vintage produced a Paper Kite of exceptional focus and mineral tension, the old Swartland Semillon vineyard delivering its typically hauntingly complex character with particular clarity in a season that balanced fruit concentration with natural freshness; Thorne & Daughters' 2019 Paper Kite earned 95 points from Tim Atkin MW.
Provenance
Brice & Burnett Private Wine Client
Critics Ratings
'This exceptional white comes from a Semillon vineyard planted in 1963, where 5% of the vines are Semillon Gris. Whole bunch pressed, oxidatively handled and fermented and aged in old wood, it's focused, stony and pithy, despite going through full malolactic, with lime, lanolin and fresh dough notes and wonderful line and length. 2021-26' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 95/100
'From a Swartland vineyard of Semillon and Semillon Gris planted in 1963. Aromatics of citrus, hay and some waxiness. The palate is relatively rich and smooth textured but nicely balanced due to fresh acidity, the finish gently savoury.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 92/100 (Jun 2020)
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