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 2023 vintage of Book XVII experienced a cool and dry season, leading to more predictable vine stress and resulting in dense, concentrated tannins that remain creamy, with well-balanced acidity. Compared to 2022, this vintage focuses more on finesse, showing greater tension, minerality, and higher acidity. This specific wine displays excellent balance between dark and red fruit concentration, contributed respectively by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, complemented by the plush spiciness of Malbec. One word that comes to mind when tasting this wine is purity.
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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