Silverthorn The Green Man

Buy Silverthorn The Green Man at Oaks & Corks for a refined South African sparkling wine that brings elegance, freshness and serious craft to the glass. Made by Silverthorn Wines in Robertson, this is a 100% Chardonnay Cap Classique created in the traditional bottle-fermented method, with the wine spending extended time on the lees to build texture, complexity and finesse. Silverthorn describes it as a Chardonnay Cap Classique with a delicate green hue, which inspired winemaker John Loubser to move away from the usual “Blanc de Blancs” naming and give the wine its distinctive identity: The Green Man. The name itself references the ancient mythical figure symbolising nature, renewal and interconnectedness.

What makes this sparkling wine especially appealing is the level of care behind it. The grapes are hand harvested in the cool early hours of the morning, then whole-bunch pressed at a very low recovery rate to avoid bitterness. A portion of the wine is barrel fermented and aged for added complexity, while secondary fermentation takes place in bottle.

Tasting Notes

Silverthorn describes The Green Man as showing a vibrant green-yellow hue with a fine twirling bead of bubbles. On the nose, expect baked apple, subtle minerality and hints of roasted almonds. Other merchant notes associated with the wine also mention green apple, acacia blossom and freshly baked brioche, which fit naturally with its Chardonnay-led Cap Classique profile. On the palate, it is well balanced, with an elegant structure, a fine mousse, and a long finish that keeps it feeling graceful rather than heavy.

Food Pairing

This bottle is particularly well suited to seafood and sophisticated starters. Silverthorn recommends pairing it with freshly shucked oysters, salmon tartare with zesty lime salsa, and Beluga caviar with blini. These pairings underline the wine’s bright acidity, finesse and creamy mousse.

Accolades

In addition, Silverthorn’s news archive notes that its Blanc de Blancs style won joint Wine of Show for the 2011 Silverthorn Blanc de Blancs, a strong historic signal of the pedigree behind this label. More recently, a Decanter contributor described The Green Man Cap Classique 2021 as “cool, luminous and creamy,” highlighting how memorable it was for a personal celebration.

Why Buy Silverthorn The Green Man from Oaks & Corks

If you are looking for Silverthorn The Green Man in Kenya, this is a sparkling wine with real story, precision and prestige behind it. It offers traditional-method quality, Chardonnay purity and a memorable identity that stands out on the shelf and in the glass. Whether you are shopping for a dinner party, a gift, or a bottle to mark a special moment, Silverthorn The Green Man at Oaks & Corks is an excellent pick for anyone who appreciates premium Cap Classique, elegant bubbles and expressive South African wine.