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2020 TIN SOLDIER, Thorne & Daughters. Swartland, South Africa

Bin:  330

Alcohol percentage:  12%

Producer:

Thorne and Daughters Wines was set up in 2012 by John and Tasha Seccombe. From their website:
“Tin Soldier is a skin-fermented wine made from Semillon gris, which is almost unique to South Africa, and a vestige of a time when Semillon was the grape on which the South African wine industry was built. The vineyard has been established from a sélection massale of Semillon gris cuttings taken from an adjacent vineyard of Semillon that was planted in 1964.
The colour of the wine is unusual, having taken some bright copper tones from about a week’s fermentation on skins. The nose is expressive with spice, sweet papaya, ginger, citrus peel and marzipan notes. Over the past couple of years, we have dialled the ripeness up a notch, making for a more complete and “grown-up” wine, which we feel is in a very good space with the 2018 edition.
The interplay between savoury and sweet is a key point of interest in Tin Soldier, and makes for a subtle and engaging wine. The palate is finely structured, with fresh acidity and full flavours of citrus and light red fruits. It is dry and delicate, while at the same time showing a core of richness and depth.”

Old Bridge rating:

The totally acceptable face of orange / natural wine!

£28.00

£26.60 per bottle in a mixed case of 6 bottles
£25.20 per bottle in a mixed case of 12 bottles

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