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Tasting @ De Toren
De Toren, Stellembosch
Tasted April 23, 2022 - April 25, 2022 by Peter Spijker with 49 views
Introduction
Wine tasting at De Toren during our South Africa trip. The tasting room was beautiful, and service ever so friendly!
Flight 1 (4 notes)
Red
N.V. De Toren Délicate
The lightest offering of De Toren. Made from Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, served chilled. Light ruby with some purple in the rim, candied cherry, strawberry, herbs, blueberry, medium + acid, light tannins. Good to pair with a variety of lighter foods.
Red
2017 De Toren Z
Merlot 47%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Cabernet, Sauvignon 19%, Malbec 13% and Petit Verdot 7%. 12 months on oak (American for the Malbec). Medium/deep ruby, dark cherry, blueberry, thyme, medium + acidity, medium tannins. Can drink now with sufficient air.
Red
2019 De Toren Fusion V
The ‘regular’ flagship offering. Medium/deep ruby, cigar box, tobacco, cedar, blackberry, dark cherry, medium + acidity, medium + tannins, clearly not ready to drink yet.
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Red
2019 De Toren Book XVII
Vanilla, oak, spice, blackberry, dark cherry, medium+ acidity, medium finish. The Fusion V on steroids, but not worth the price tag in my opinion. Needs a lot of time still.