What score does Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon receive?

Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon by Thorne & Daughters receives an aggregate community score of 73.3/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

How much does Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon cost?

Pricing for Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon?

Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon pairs well with Rich Fish, Shellfish, Sweet Dessert, Poultry.

Key Facts

Producer: Thorne & Daughters
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Grape: Sémillon
Type: White
Alcohol: 14.0%

White

Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon

Item: Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon
Rating: 73.3
Author: 50 Best Wines

Thorne & Daughters · Western Cape, South Africa

Paper Kite Old Vine Sémillon by Thorne & Daughters is a good white from Western Cape, South Africa, made from Sémillon, rated 4.22/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 73.3/100, it represents Western Cape's white winemaking tradition.

73.3

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)4.22/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 73.3/100 based on 58 ratings across all vintages.

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Tasting Notes

Medium-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, medium acidity.

Our Review

Food Pairings

Rich FishShellfishSweet DessertPoultry

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Interesting find

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 73.3 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.