| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | South Africa |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
Source from sites across the Western Cape. 28% Roussanne, 23% Chenin Blanc, 23% Chardonnay, 19% Semillon, 7% Clairette Blanche. The aromatics are complex and compelling, moving from flinty reduction to beeswax, flowers and herbs, then all manner of fruit – citrus, apple, stone fruit, mango and pineapple. The palate is dense and layered, with punchy acidity and impressive length. A wine of presence, combining poise with texture. Alc: 13.62%.
The Rocking Horse is excellent in 2024, another wine that really delivers in such a promising vintage for the Cape. Lightly golden-green in the glass, the nose offers honeysuckle, fresh nuts, tinned peach and fresh apricot. This same interplay of flavour follows on the palate, which has a nice, pithy grip to it. That textural intrigue serves as much as the acid - which is moderate - in adding crunch and balance. The result is a moreish, appetising white wine of character and downright drinkability. Enjoy over the coming 5 years.
