In the middle of winter, when the vines have shed the last of their amber leaves and the roots are drawing their strength for summer; when the grey-green veld sparkles after the rain and the tallest peaks of the Riviersonderend mountains are dusted in snow, it is the striking silhouette of the Acacia (Vachellia) karroo, with its profusion of dazzling white thorns, that commands attention. It was this image that inspired the name Silverthorn Wines.

“Silverthorn Wines fill their Cap Classique bottles, and their lives with beauty, passion and uniqueness – something we should all be wholly embracing right now.”

- Heather Hook

Silverthorn Wines has established itself as one of the premier producers of Cap Classique – wines which have undergone secondary fermentation in the bottle. Based in the Robertson winelands, a once ancient seabed, Silverthorn’s terroir of a rocky, lime-rich soil and shale lends itself to the art of bubbly-making. It is after all similar to the famed soils of Champagne in France. Coupled with our old Chardonnay vineyards we made the decision in 2004 to focus exclusively on the production of Cap Classique – a decision that was pioneering for the region. Currently our production stands at a total of 44,000 bottles. With such a small production, our primary aim is focused on exploring and developing the art and science needed to produce some of the finest South African sparkling wines.

“A journey through taste, time and imagination.”

Silverthorn has become synonymous with our ethos of Afropean synergy, combining old world European heritage and knowledge; and our contemporary African environment and culture. The storytelling and imagery, with each product we have released, has become an important Silverthorn feature connecting palates to our heritage, history and nature.

Yesterday, John had the pleasure of presenting Silverthorn Cap Classique to Tim Atkin as part of a special Robertson Wine Valley tasting.

It was a wonderful opportunity to share our wines alongside fellow producers from across the valley, each bringing their own story, philosophy and expression of place.

Moments like these remind us that great wine is about more than what’s in the glass. It’s about the people behind it, the conversations it inspires and the passion that connects a community of winemakers.

Thank you Tim Atkin for taking the time to explore what makes our valley so unique.

This is Silverthorn.

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Some things become more meaningful when shared.

A story told across a table.
A bottle opened among friends.
A moment that would have passed unnoticed if nobody else had been there to witness it.

Perhaps that’s why we celebrate.

Not because every day is extraordinary.
But because ordinary days become extraordinary when shared with the right people.

This is Silverthorn.

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Not every visit to Silverthorn ends when the tasting is over.

Some begin with a misty morning like this.

The vineyards emerge slowly from the fog. Reflections sit perfectly still on the water. The world feels quieter, softer, unhurried.

For guests staying at The Dog Star Manor, these moments are part of the experience. A chance to wake up on the farm, step outside with a coffee in hand and watch the day reveal itself one layer at a time.

Just a few steps from the vineyards, yet a world away from everyday life.

Stay a little longer.

Book your stay: www.thedogstar.co.za

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The bubble begins in darkness.

Hidden from view.
Patient.
Unhurried.

A quiet gathering of time and possibility.

Then, one day,
it rises.

Not in a rush,
but with purpose.

A delicate thread of life
making its way to the surface.

Each bubble carrying a story.
Of seasons.
Of craftsmanship.
Of waiting.

Small enough to be missed.
Beautiful enough to be remembered.

And for a fleeting moment,
before it disappears,
it catches the light.

This is Silverthorn.

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There is a difference between making something and crafting something.

One is about the result.

The other is about the journey.

The willingness to take the longer route. To pay attention to the details. To care about things that others may never notice.

The finest Cap Classique is shaped by hundreds of small decisions.

A little more patience.
A little more precision.
A little more care.

Because excellence is rarely found in a single moment.

It is found in the accumulation of many.

This is Silverthorn.

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Perhaps sunsets feel so profound because they arrive every day, yet never quite the same.

A quiet invitation to pause.
To look up.
To be present.

This is Silverthorn.

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