Thorne & Daughters Paper Kite Semillon 2023
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RATINGS
Vivino: 4.1 | Tim Atkin: 95 points | Platter's: 4.5 stars
TASTING NOTES
Semillon Blanc & Semillon Gris
One of the key heritage varietals in South Africa is Semillon, a grape variety that the modern wine industry was practically built on, but which now finds itself as a small presence in the viticultural landscape here. There are still a number of incredible, old Semillon vineyards in existence and we have been fortunate enough to work with some of them.
Paper Kite is our expression of old vine South African Semillon, and it is sourced from a 60 year-old vineyard in Swartland. These old clones of Semillon (including a tiny amount of Semillon gris dotted about the vineyards) deliver an expression of Semillon that is very much at odds with the modern, aromatic clones. The wines they produce are hauntingly beautiful and difficult to define, taking many years to achieve their full aromatic expression.
The wine shows savoury aromas of gunflint, thyme and lemongrass. The palate has focus and breadth, with an entry of lime, yellow apples and salted pistachios leading to a rich finish of meringue and nougat
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
| Varietals |
Semillon Blanc, Semillon Gris |
| Alcohol | 13.06 % |
| Residual Sugar | 1.6 g/L |
| pH | 3.35 |
| Total Acidity | 5.6 g/L |