Only 95 cases were made of this Bordeaux-style blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Malbec and 24% Cabernet Franc. It's a stellar example of the high-end and highly cellarable wines that can come out of South Africa, oozing with depth, concentration and complexity, all in a harmonious, balanced package. It's dark and brooding right off the bat, boasting firm, tight blackberry, cherry and cassis fruit that's coupled with hints of raspberry sauce, pressed violets and baking spice. The palate is strong and packed with black fruit flavors that lead into a long, evolving finish of char, espresso bean, cigar and woodspice. Firmly structured and robust in feel, try from 2022–2028, though it could mature well even beyond. Lauren Buzzeo

rating

95
Price

$330,Buy Now
Designation

Book 17 XVII
Variety

Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winery

De Toren

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Alcohol

15.5%
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Importer

Cape Classics
Date Published

12/1/2017
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