Thorne & Daughters Menagerie ‘Mountain’ Pinotage 2022

W.O. Olifantsrivier (Skurfberg)

Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za, 93/100
Grapes from a Skurfberg vineyard planted in the mid-1990s. Carbonic maceration in stainless steel tank before being pressed to older barrels, maturation lasting nine months. Seductive aromatics of cherry, plum, pomegranate and floral perfume. Medium bodied with good freshness and lightly grippy tannins, the finish nicely dry. Does this have maturation potential? That’s irrelevant as its absolutely delicious now. A once-off bottling.

“Exploration and experimentation are a fundamental part of our winemaking journey. Each year we meet compelling new vineyards on our travels through the Cape and we get to work with these parcels and tinker around in the cellar with unique projects as a result. Menagerie provides a home and a showcase for these wines.“