De Toren Book XVII 2020
Regular price
$448.00
BoundbyWine
120 Tembeling Road
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Singapore 423619
Singapore
De Toren Book XVII 2020
Four bunches per vine, infra-red imaging to find them, and a wooden case with its own key — De Toren's most exacting Bordeaux blend.
Grape Varietals & Region: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, from De Toren's Stellenbosch estate on the southern slopes of the Polkadraai Hills, overlooking False Bay. Infra-red aerial imaging is used to identify only the vines of the very highest quality, which are then hand-pruned to carry a mere four, perfectly balanced bunches each — a level of selection few Stellenbosch producers attempt at this scale.
Taste Profile: An opulent crème de cassis, fruitcake and fig-scented bouquet leads into a full-bodied, silky-smooth palate with real depth, concentration and complexity, all in a harmonious, balanced package. Blackberry, cherry and cassis fruit are joined by hints of raspberry, violets and baking spice, while the finish runs long and character-rich, closing on smoke, coffee, tobacco and wood spice. Previously voted South Africa's Best Luxury Wine. Best paired with a classic rack of lamb or a rich, slow-roasted lamb shank — decant at least an hour before serving.
Winemaking Process: Each bunch receives individual attention and specific manicuring through ripening before hand-harvesting and gentle hand-destemming by a small, select team. The wine is fermented and aged in new French oak, with an ageing potential of over 40 years. Every bottle from the roughly 1,000-bottle run is individually labelled and numbered by hand, and presented in a handcrafted wooden case with its own key.
Winemaker: De Toren was founded in 1991, when Emil and Sonette den Dulk left Johannesburg for the Polkadraai Hills above False Bay, intending simply to make a fresh start on a wine farm. Working with academics from Stellenbosch University, Emil dug a dozen sampling holes per hectare — treble the industry standard — to map the property's soils before planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, the five Bordeaux varieties that built the estate's reputation. The name De Toren — "the tower" — refers to the gravity-fed cellar structure Emil designed to handle the fruit as gently as possible.
Country
South Africa
Region
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region
Maker
De Toren Private Cellar
Style
Structured & Powerful Red
Winery Practices
Conventional Winemaking
Key Techniques Used
Malolactic Fermentation
Primary Taste
Herbal
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Very Dry
Food Pairing
Mushrooms
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
De Toren Private Cellar
From the beginning, the vision was to create something truly exceptional. By embracing the best of the old and blending it with the best of the new, our approach over the past decades has remained to continuously evolve in our pursuit of excellence.
Classification
Classification
Fine Wines & Grand Crus
Representing classifications of top wine sites. Referring to sites that have the best potential for great wines, these wines are often highly collectible and are at the top of the wine pyramid
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Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
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