Thorne & Daughters Snakes & Ladders Sauvignon Blanc is a splendid South African white hailing from an artisanal, family-run vineyard. It presents a stunning balance of lively acidity and fine, textured minerality. Distinctive notes of gooseberry and tropical fruits underpin the wine's crisp character. Subtle grassy undertones unfold in your palate, seamlessly merging into a long, elegant finish. Crafted through old-world methods, this Sauvignon Blanc is creamy, yet vivid, revealing layers of complexity glass after glass. Perfect for special occasions or a serene evening, it's a stellar exemplification of what the Western Cape can produce.

Tasting Notes

An atypical South African Sauvignon Blanc which does away with overbearing primary fruit. The nose boasts aromas of blackberry leaf, wild grass and herbal nuances along with honey melon, ripe citrus and a flinty, earthy smokiness. The palate is bold with a voluptuous structure balanced by a bracing acidity that carries the flavours onto the lasting finish.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of the bountiful South African winelands, Thorne & Daughters winery is a hidden gem that every wine connoisseur should visit. A family-run establishment, it boasts of an intimate, personalised approach to viticulture and wine production.

The winery's journey rooted in 2010, laid at the hands of wine enthusiasts John and Tasha Seccombe. This is a couple whose shared passion for nature’s nectar led them to break ground, quite literally, on their endeavour. Their wines spoke for themselves, garnering international acclaim early on, notably around their elegant white blends. However, their catalogue has since announced the birth of a selection of equally charismatic and noteworthy reds.

The scenic Thorne & Daughters vineyard perpetuates the mission for an authentic, pure experience: the reduction of mechanical interventions, the embrace of the natural yeast process, and conscientious grape and barrel selection. These principal a commitment to preserving the integrity and character of each vine and ultimately, every precious drop.

For John and Tasha, their connection with the land doesn't merely serve an agenda for the production of top-tier wines - it is home. This is reflected in their humble, unassuming headquarters: an old cellar in Stellenbosch. Verdant and serene, this area is not only exquisite, but it provides the ideal condition, for cultivating the variety of grapes that bring Thorne & Daughters’ wonderful selection of wines to life.

Visitors are welcomed to the heart of the winery for a taste of the Seccombe family’s signature blend. Their cordial, expert staff offer immersive vineyard tours and engaging tasting experiences. Here, every sip of wine is a history lesson in and of itself, a journey, a story. Visit and become part of Thorne & Daughters cherished community and rapport with nature.

Please note while their hospitality is deeply rooted in friendliness and a generous pouring hand. Appointments for tastings and tours, are recommended in advance.

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