Thorne & Daughters
Wanderer's Heart Red Blend
The 2017 Thorne & Daughter Wanderer’s Heart is; 59% Grenache, 19% Grenache Noir, 33% Cinsault and 8% Mourvèdre.
The nose reveals; beautiful red & blue floral fruits. Blueberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum & poached strawberries. Touch of black licorice, cola, vanilla, dark rich soils, crushed dry rocks, steeped fruit tea with bright, dark, red and blue flowers.
The body is medium. Its mouthfeel reminds me of the light styles that can come out of Burgundy. The wine is delicious. Blueberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum & poached strawberries. Touch of black licorice, cola, vanilla, dark rich soils, crushed dry rocks, powdery chalkiness, grainy volcanic minerals, rich dark soils, steeped fruit tea with bright, dark, red and blue flowers. The acidity is amazing. The finish is well balanced, ripe floral, juicy with some dry tannins and minerals on the long set.
Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door courtyard, Estate vines, decomposed Granitic soils the vines grow in and the entrance to Gabrielskloof.
The 2017 Thorne & Daughter Wanderer’s Heart is; 59% Grenache, 19% Grenache Noir, 33% Cinsault and 8% Mourvèdre.
The nose reveals; beautiful red & blue floral fruits. Blueberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum & poached strawberries. Touch of black licorice, cola, vanilla, dark rich soils, crushed dry rocks, steeped fruit tea with bright, dark, red and blue flowers.
The body is medium. Its mouthfeel reminds me of the light styles that can come out of Burgundy. The wine is delicious. Blueberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum & poached strawberries. Touch of black licorice, cola, vanilla, dark rich soils, crushed dry rocks, powdery chalkiness, grainy volcanic minerals, rich dark soils, steeped fruit tea with bright, dark, red and blue flowers. The acidity is amazing. The finish is well balanced, ripe floral, juicy with some dry tannins and minerals on the long set.
Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door courtyard, Estate vines, decomposed Granitic soils the vines grow in and the entrance to Gabrielskloof.
Wonderful, dark dry GCM. Nice acidity on a lighter body. Sub this in for Pinot Noir...you won’t be sorry.
Wonderful, dark dry GCM. Nice acidity on a lighter body. Sub this in for Pinot Noir...you won’t be sorry.
May 7th, 2019Wow! Wonderful GSM - light but structured and complex. Spice that satisfies the palate but doesn’t overwhelm the food. Agree with all of the Somme’s reviews below - sub this for a Pinot anyway! *note to self for wine shop, BUY AGAIN!
Wow! Wonderful GSM - light but structured and complex. Spice that satisfies the palate but doesn’t overwhelm the food. Agree with all of the Somme’s reviews below - sub this for a Pinot anyway! *note to self for wine shop, BUY AGAIN!
Feb 5th, 2021This Covid has enabled me to experience new parts of the world......in wine.
This is a gem of a blended red from South Africa.
Sweet cranberry aroma and very light tannins.
Oh so easy to drink and enjoy.
This Covid has enabled me to experience new parts of the world......in wine.
This is a gem of a blended red from South Africa.
Sweet cranberry aroma and very light tannins.
Oh so easy to drink and enjoy.
Nice mix of bright vibrant acidity and dark fruit and earth flavor.
Nice mix of bright vibrant acidity and dark fruit and earth flavor.
Apr 5th, 2020Light body but powerful flavor. Bright, fruity, structured, balanced. Delicious.
Light body but powerful flavor. Bright, fruity, structured, balanced. Delicious.
Nov 24th, 2019