Thorne and Daughters Cat’s Cradle
Chenin Blanc 2023

Cat’s Cradle is a Swartland Chenin Blanc sourced from 2 old vineyards (1979 and 1981). The grapes are whole-bunch pressed in an old basket press and there are no additions of sulphur dioxide made on the juice. A rough settling follows pressing after which the wines undergo natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in old oak barrels. Some sulphur dioxide added late in the winter, and then again at bottling, keeping the level of sulphur dioxide as low as possible. This is a very clear and bright expression of Chenin blanc, with aromas of Chinese pear, yellow apple, and lime leaves. A rich, bees-waxy palate is full of salty almonds, light honey and elderflower. The finish is long, textured and pithy. Alcohol – 13.07%