De Toren
Book XVII
Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
De Toren
The truth is in the vine. The guiding philosophy that elevated this boutique estate into one of South Africa’s most respected premium wine producers. De Toren began with a view. Enchanted by the estate’s panoramic vistas stretching from the Helderberg, over False Bay and across to Table Mountain and recognising the untapped potential of this unique site, the foundation for De Toren’s innovative approach to crafting world-class Bordeaux-style wines, was laid. Working closely with academics from the Stellenbosch University, an extensive soil analysis of the property embarked. A dozen sampling holes were dug on each hectare of the farm, treble the wine industry’s standard practice. Across the estate’s 25 hectares, 15 separate soil types were identified and ultimately 25 clones across the five classic Bordeaux varieties were planted. Here this philosophy of craftsmanship and exceptional care was born and was applied to everything we have done ever since.
Description
The 2020 vintage of Book XVII most certainly paid off, delivering grapes of the highest quality with excellent flavour, great depth, balance and concentration. Overall, the 2020 vintage is characterized by being more dark fruit- driven with big structured pallets, encapsulating immense complexity and intensity. The Book XVII 2020 vintage closely resembles the 2015 vintage. There is a bouquet of dark, perfumed blackberries, plum, vanilla, and a hint of sweet oak spice on the nose. This wine delights with a dense yet vibrant palate and exceptional flavours of blueberries, and freshly ripened black current. As one has come to expect, this wine has a delicate acidity that holds all its components in perfect harmony, as well as fine, polished, almost mineral tannins.
Food Pairing
The phenomenal Book XVII pairs perfectly with a classic rack of lamb or a rich lamb shank dish, roasted to absolute perfection.
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