2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Cabernet Franc20%
Malbec20%
Drinking Window 2030 onwards
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 1,397 bottles
Bottles1,397
Production Details Cool, dry growing season with a wetter March harvest. Hand berry selection by a team of five women. Aged 22 months in a climatised maturation room at 14C and 80% humidity, exclusively in 100% new French oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark fruit, red fruit, plush spiciness, refined aromatics
Palate: power, finesse, dense concentrated tannins, vibrant acidity, mineral tension, purity, luxurious depth
Food Pairing classic rack of lamb, rich lamb shank dish
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Malbec
Drinking Window potential for decades to come
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Limited production of 6 barrels. Individually labelled and numbered by hand. Presented in a handcrafted wooden case with an accompanying key. Official release notes describe strong ageing potential over decades.
Tasting Notes
Nose: creme de cassis, fruitcake, fig, dark perfumed blackberries, plum, vanilla, sweet oak spice
Palate: dense, vibrant, minerality, blueberries, black currant, fine polished tannins, seamless balance, delicate acidity
Food Pairing classic rack of lamb, rich lamb shank dish
Critics Ratings Greg Sherwood MW: 95+
Greg Sherwood MW95+
Producer Information
Website
Address
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3119
Email
Owner
De Toren Holding AG (Cedric Schweri, Daniel Mueller)
Cellarmaster
Albie Koch