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De Toren Stellenbosch

'Z' Bordeaux-Style, 2017

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
Imported: 36 Bottles
Last 10 bottles of this vintage in stock
$50
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Varietal Composition: Merlot (67%), Cabernet Franc (29%), Petit Verdot (4%)
RS: 2.51 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 10 - 15 years
ABV: 14.43%

Description

Crafted in the elegant Right Bank Bordeaux style, De Toren Z is a polished, ruby-hued blend of all five noble Bordeaux varietals. Silky and supple on the palate, it reveals layers of ripe raspberry, tangy cranberry, and subtle notes of aniseed and liquorice. Bright acidity gives it lift, while the fine-grained tannins and refined structure lead to a beautifully poised finish. This is a wine of harmony and finesse—approachable in youth, yet capable of graceful aging.
Aged for 12 months in 225L French and American oak barrels, our Malbec shines with added richness from American oak. Stored at 16°C with 80% humidity to ensure slow, even maturation. Decant for at least an hour to unlock full flavor expression, and serve at 15–18°C for peak enjoyment.

Winemaker: Martin Fourie
De Toren is a South African boutique Private Cellar with breathtaking vistas extending from Table Mountain in the West, Cape Point in the South, False Bay, Hang Klip and ends with Helderberg and Stellenbosch Mountains in the East. The farm was named De Toren, which translated from Dutch means "the tower," and refers to the winery structure which allows for gravity-flow winemaking.

Flavor Profiles

raspberry

Raspberry

plum

Plum

red cherries

Red cherries

aniseed

Aniseed

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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