Thorne & Daughters, Cats Cradle Chenin Blanc, Swartland

Thorne & Daughters · Coastal Region › Swartland › South Africa

White · Chenin Blanc
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LWIN 1822810
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91 /100
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Taster #5416 · Oct 20, 2025
91/100
Very enjoyable wine with citrus, lemon, spice, dust and minerals. As good as the last bottle. Drink up or hold for a few years.
2021 vintage
Taster #3728 · Oct 5, 2025
93/100
Popped and poures. Medium straw color; Light citrus nose. Mildly tart custard, lemon confit and ….: Nice balance. Very enjoyable.
2021 vintage
Taster #4144 · Jul 16, 2024
92/100
This is developing very well from my last bottle where it seemed tight. It has a nice, oily texture and great aromatic balance between floral and mineral notes. Not laser sharp acidity, but also balanced here. Nice length
2020 vintage
Taster #5416 · May 27, 2024
91/100
Sampled on day 3. Nice acidity features shell, lemon, sour apple and minerals. Medium finish.
2021 vintage
Taster #1449 · Apr 21, 2024
91/100
Very high acidity, may be better with food than by itself
2021 vintage
Taster #8035 · Apr 9, 2024
89/100
Saw another poster used the word "racy" and it definitely fits. High acidity, tartness to the wine... Green apple, lime, wet stone. Probably could benefit from some additional age. It was a good wine but not one I would spend a ton of time seeking out.
2021 vintage
Taster #6737 · Dec 21, 2023
89/100
peer steen mineralen honing eiken steenvruchten
2021 vintage
Taster #9573 · Jul 7, 2023
92/100
Savory minerals and flint stone in the bouquet and on the palate. White fruits like apple, chalky impressions, beautiful acidity and a great length. Very beautiful wine.
2020 vintage
Taster #9285 · Jun 21, 2023
91/100
Very racy, but clean and crisp, with a nutty richness to the aroma. Very pleasant wine
2021 vintage
Taster #9573 · May 23, 2022
90/100
Minerals, juicy and beautiful acidity, full bodied and a touch of sweetness.
2020 vintage
Taster #3781 · Aug 26, 2021
94/100
Lovely Chenin but a little subdued. Took some time to open up. I recommend leaving it for a couple of years.
2020 vintage