This 97 point gem is a wine of great precision and intensity from the first taste to the persistent finish. With evident complexity, exceptional balance and a well-defined structure, Telos is a wine that will reward patient cellaring while offering endless enjoyment now. This young Cabernet displays an impressively perfumed nose with subtle potpourri and cassis notes, violets and hints of lavender.
Classic minerality is tightly interwoven with attractive blackberry nuances and expressive graphite undertones. The palate is lithe and particularly rich with a polished, luxurious finish. There is already impressive complexity coupled with a modicum of classical restraint. A wonderful celebration wine with the potential to develop beautifully for up to 20 years.
Classic minerality is tightly interwoven with attractive blackberry nuances and expressive graphite undertones. The palate is lithe and particularly rich with a polished, luxurious finish. There is already impressive complexity coupled with a modicum of classical restraint. A wonderful celebration wine with the potential to develop beautifully for up to 20 years.
Fermentation occurs in two bespoke small raw concrete tanks. Pre- and post-fermentation maceration ensures gentle but complete extraction from the skins and allows for softer handling of the cap during the peak of ferment.
Only the free run component is taken to a selection of French oak barriques, the cooperage selection being determined through fastidious trials which began in 2005.
Hailing from the impressive 2017 vintage which critics claim to be one of the finest in the last three decades, this wine has its origin in a 19 year old single vineyard block and is limited to a 1,000 bottle blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon finished with 8% Petit Verdot, aged for 22 months in 65% new French oak barriques with medium and ‘house’ toast selections.
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
Only the free run component is taken to a selection of French oak barriques, the cooperage selection being determined through fastidious trials which began in 2005.
Hailing from the impressive 2017 vintage which critics claim to be one of the finest in the last three decades, this wine has its origin in a 19 year old single vineyard block and is limited to a 1,000 bottle blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon finished with 8% Petit Verdot, aged for 22 months in 65% new French oak barriques with medium and ‘house’ toast selections.
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
The Tokara farm was purchased in 1994 by GT Ferreira for residential purposes, but it wasn’t long before the great potential for planting vineyards was recognized and explored. Classic varietals were planted on the 400m above sea-level slopes. The cool air and low temperatures contribute to the excellent quality of Tokara Wines.
Tokara is a picture perfect destination which offers visitors a unique combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a restaurant featuring one of South Africa’s leading chefs as well as a delicatessen. The winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain.
Tokara is a picture perfect destination which offers visitors a unique combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a restaurant featuring one of South Africa’s leading chefs as well as a delicatessen. The winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain.
