Rocking Horse

This Cape White blend pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, such as seafood, grilled chicken, and lightly spiced vegetarian dishes. Its vibrant acidity and rich texture also make it a versatile match for creamy pastas and cheeses​.

This wine is crafted from a selection of carefully chosen vineyard sites across the Western Cape. The vineyards include old vines of Roussanne from Stellenbosch and Paardeberg, Chenin Blanc from Paardeberg and Malmesbury, Chardonnay from the Ceres Plateau, and Semillon Blanc from Swartland, with Clairette Blanche sourced from Worcester. The vineyards benefit from diverse soil types including decomposed granite, clay, sandstone over clay, and alluvial soils, which contribute to the wine’s complexity and character​.

The wines are allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and are aged on the lees, which enhances the texture and depth of the final product​.

The winemaking approach for Rocking Horse is minimalistic, focusing on showcasing the purity of fruit and the terroir. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed, and the juice undergoes natural fermentation in a mix of older oak barrels.

Thorne and Daughters is a Western Cape wine producer founded by John and Tasha Seccombe in 2012. Working with old vineyard parcels and distinctive Cape varieties, the range is known for honest, gently made wines that bring old-school simplicity, modern detail and a strong sense of place.