Thorne & Daughters
Tin Soldier 2018
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 2018 vintage produced a Tin Soldier of considerable textural complexity and challenging, tannic depth, the drought year's concentrated Swartland fruit meeting the phenolic grip of extended skin contact to produce a wine of dark, exotic character. Thorne & Daughters' 2018 Tin Soldier earned 94 points from Tim Atkin MW and 95 points from Christian Eedes at Winemag.co.za.
Provenance
Brice & Burnett Private Wine Client
Critics Ratings
'Tin Soldier comes from the Schreiber family's vineyard on the Paardeberg and is entirely made with rare Semillon Gris. Just over two-thirds of the wine spends ten days on skins, producing a white with a bronze pink colour that's complex, challenging and a little tannic with pastry, quince and orange marmalade notes and tangy minerality. Drink 2020-26.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 94/100
'From a six-year-old vineyard of Semillon Gris established using material from the Paper Kite site. 70% skin fermented for some 10 days and 30% whole-bunch pressed. A gorgeous and exotic nose of floral perfume (frangipani, honeysuckle), table grape, papaya and a whiff of marmalade. Great fruit concentration, coated acidity and some light grip to the finish. Layers of flavour and great length.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100 (Jun 2019)
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