Advent Calendar #14 Silverthorn Jewel Box 2018

My Advent Calendar #14, Silverthorn Jewel Box 2018

Silverthorn Wines is a small winery in the Robertson Wine Appellation which is owned by John and Karen Loubser. One of a small number of wineries which have dedicated their expertise solely to the production of Cap Classique, an elegant style of wine, based on a second fermentation in the bottle as they do on the production of Champagne. Silverthorn is a member of the Cap Classique Association, an independent organisation which collectively supports and markets Cap Classique wines, and John is a member of the important Cape Winemakers Guild.

John Loubser in his vineyards

Silverthorn’s terroir, with its rocky, lime-rich, shale soils similar to the famous Champagne soils in France, coupled with their mature Chardonnay vineyards, ensure Silverthorn’s entry into the world of sparkling wine.

The Silverthorned Karroo Acacia – Vachellia karroo

It is the striking silhouette of the Karroo Acacia – Vachellia karroo, with its profusion of dazzling white thorns, that commands attention on the plains. An apt name for the Winery, much awarded, with 5 stars in the Platter’s South African Wine Guide. Silverthorn was Wine Of the Show at The Six Nations Wine Challenge. British Wine Writer Tim Atkin mentioned Silverthorn as Overall Sparkling Wine of the Year in his well-known South African Wine Guide.

The Silverthorn Jewel Box is made in the classic Cap Classique style with a second fermentation in the bottle, and is a blend of 70%Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.

Perfect pairing with a dish of White Fish Ceviche