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De Toren Z 2017

De Toren Z 2017

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The De Toren Z 2017 is densely purple, perfumed with aromas of rich cherry and cloves. Juicy blackcurrant and black cherries evolve in a soft, elegantly rich finish. Ripe, creamy tannins coat the mouth and the finish is beautifully mineral. The Cabernet Franc gives the wine a floral lift, with the lovely plummy Merlot making the wine elegant and luscious. This wine is an absolute stunner!

This soft, approachable ruby-hued beauty is a true testament to vines lovingly reared and winemaking raised to an art form. A Right Bank-style Bordeaux blend, De Toren Z comprises a symphonic blend of five Bordeaux varietals. You’ll find it tantalizingly soft on the palate, with a hint of aniseed, liquorice, raspberry and cranberries lending a fresh acidity to its polished finish.

This sophisticated “Right Bank-styled” Bordeaux blend debuted in the 2004 vintage as a complement to De Toren’s legendary “Left Bank-styled” Fusion V. A higher proportion of Merlot makes this delicious red softer and more approachable in its youth than its blockbuster sibling. It delivers intense, alluring aromas and flavors of plum, dark berries, black currant and spice along with classic notes of tobacco, graphite and leather with hints of rose petal.
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About the wine

Producer:

De Toren Private Cellar

Winemaker:

Chris Albrecht/Charles Williams

Grapes:

Merlot 53%, Malbec 13%, Cab Franc 15%, Cab Sauvignon 13%, Petit Verdot 6%

Closure:

Cork

Country:

South Africa

Type:

Red wine

Region:

Stellenbosch

Style:

Savoury and Soft

Vintage:

2017

Colour:

Deep ruby red

Alcohol:

14.5% ABV

Body:

75cl

Oak:

yes

Blend:

Right bank Bordeaux style blend.

Tasting Notes:

Juicy blackcurrant and black cherries evolve in a soft, elegantly rich finish. Ripe, creamy tannins coat the mouth and the finish is beautifully mineral.

Bouquet:

aromas of rich cherry and cloves

Maturation:

12 Months in 225 litre French and American Oak (the latter used for the malbec component of the wine. )

Ageing Potential:

15-20 years