Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.21%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon Blanc, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Clairette Blanche
Semillon Blanc35%
Roussanne28%
Chenin Blanc14%
Chardonnay13%
Clairette Blanche10%
Region Western Cape
Soil Alluvial soils, Decomposed granite, Clay
Sites Semillon blanc from Franschhoek; Roussanne from Stellenbosch / Paardeberg; Chenin blanc from Paardeberg; Chardonnay from Ceres Plateau; Clairette blanche from Worcester
Vine Age 9-44 years old
Fermentation Vessels Old Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Rocking Horse is Thorne & Daughters' cornerstone wine, named after a wooden rocking horse made from old oak barrel staves. The 2021-2022 growing season showed a sharp contrast of a cool, wet spring followed by a very hot and dry January, with disease pressure early in the season. Yields were moderate and careful selection ensured strong cellar quality. The grapes were picked early based mostly on taste, whole-bunch pressed with no juice treatments or additions, then racked off heavy solids into old oak barrels of various volumes. The wines were fermented naturally, allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, then received sulphur dioxide after settling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green pineapple, kumquat, nori, lime leaf
Palate: citrus, ginger, stone fruit, saline finish
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Owner
John and Tasha Seccombe
Cellarmaster
John Seccombe