De Toren
Z 1.5L
Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
1.5 L
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
De Toren Z 2016 comprises a symphonic blend of the five Bordeaux varietals, dominated by Merlot. This Right-Bank Bordeaux-style blend showcases aromas of red fruits, mulberries & blueberries. It’s tantalizingly soft on the tongue. A pure and soft integration of oak, lends a creamy finish with a hint of aniseed on the nose. It follows through perfectly on the palate, revealing juicy-red fruit. The integrated, complex and finely knit tannins of this Merlot-dominant blend finish of velvety, yet the blend is vibrant and expressive.
Food Pairing
Pair the Z with lamb, duck and beef. It has the flexibility of Bordeaux with a little more fruit and is a lot more accessible.
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