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Cat’s Cradle Old Vine Chenin Blanc, 2019, Thorne and Daughters

£27.45 £24.70 per bottle

About this wine

Thorne and Daughters Cat’s Cradle Chenin Blanc is a very clear and bright expression of Chenin blanc, with aromas of oat cakes, malt and wet pebbles. In the mouth the texture is fine and long with notes of clotted cream and white nectarines.

Swartland Chenin blanc needs no introduction, having long assumed its place among the world’s key expressions of Chenin blanc. Langkloof, where the grapes are sourced for this wine is a 40 year old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on the granite slopes of the Paardeberg.

 

 

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Producer Thorne and Daughters
Category South Africa
Region Swartland
Colour White
Grape Chenin Blanc
Bottle Size 75cl
Vegetarian Yes
Vegan Yes

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