Thorne & Daughters Tin Soldier Sémillon 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Swartland
R395
'Semillon vineyard produces red-skinned grapes among the predominatly white; step-up 2023's red berries skin-fermented for onionskin hue, white portion bunch-pressed/barrel fermented. Like 2022 (4.5 stars, 93 pts) memorable fragrances of pressed flowers & oolong tea, bruised apple & quince flavours, slightly tannic, very long.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (95/100)
'Tin Soldier is a rare example of a pure Semillon Gris, sourced from a farm on the Paardeberg. Partial skin contact adds some structure and tannins here, with fermentation in older oak. Rose petal and jasmine aromas segue into a palate of black tea, citrus and orange zest embellished by acidity. 2024-29' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 94/100
‘From Swartland Semillon Gris, 50% fermented on the skins for approximately one week. Red apple, orange, potpourri, a hint of wax and spice on the nose. The palate has dense fruit and punchy acidity before a deeply savoury finish – perhaps a little more generous than previous vintages. Alc: 13.1%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
'Tin Soldier is a rare example of a pure Semillon Gris, sourced from a farm on the Paardeberg. Partial skin contact adds some structure and tannins here, with fermentation in older oak. Rose petal and jasmine aromas segue into a palate of black tea, citrus and orange zest embellished by acidity. 2024-29' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 94/100
‘From Swartland Semillon Gris, 50% fermented on the skins for approximately one week. Red apple, orange, potpourri, a hint of wax and spice on the nose. The palate has dense fruit and punchy acidity before a deeply savoury finish – perhaps a little more generous than previous vintages. Alc: 13.1%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
Condition | New |
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Winemaker | John Seccombe |
Alcohol | 13.38% |
Blend information | 100% Sémillon |
Drink to | Drink or cellar |
Variety | Sémillon |
Rating | PG 95 |
Technical analysis | RS: 2.5 g/L | TA: 6.7 g/L | PH: 3.19 |
Producer information | Thorne & Daughters Wines was started in 2012 by John and Tasha Seccombe with the aim to produce authentic wines in the beautiful Western Cape. John works with grapes from all over the Cape and seems to have a particularly refined aesthetic when it comes to winemaking. His Thorne and Daughters family concern is truly pushing the boundaries with old vines and simple, natural winemaking. |
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