2020 Rocking Horse Cape White Blend
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Score 96/100 · Drink 2023-2040, Neal Martin, Nov 2021
The 2020 Rocking Horse is a blend of 35% Sémillon, 28% Roussanne, 16% Chardonnay, 15% Chenin Blanc and 6% Clairette Blanche, whole-bunch-pressed and matured in used oak. It has a well-defined, flor -like bouquet offering brioche, grilled walnut, bales of straw and smoke. The fabulous palate presents a sensual honeyed texture effortlessly counterbalanced by acidity. Very harmonious, revealing dried honey, walnut and ginger on the finish. This is a masterclass in winemaking and it will age brilliantly in bottle... if you can resist pulling that cork.
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96
96/100
Neal Martin
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Thorne & Daughters
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Grape Blend
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc/Steen, Clairette, Roussanne, Semillon
Colour
White
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Dry