Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $241.83Original ZAR 3,995.00≈ €216.90 · £181.07 | de-toren.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Cabernet Franc20%
Malbec20%
Drinking Window 2030 onwards
Classification Icon wine range
Region Stellenbosch
Sites Polkadraai
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
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon47%
Cabernet Franc31%
Malbec22%
Drinking Window Best before 2052
Classification Stellenbosch appellation
Region Stellenbosch
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Matured in new barriques for 22 months. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes
Palate: opulent, velvety, well-structured, layered, fine tannins
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+
2019 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Ageing potential of 40 years plus
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Ancient granite soil
Production Volume 1,142 bottles
Bottles1,142
Production Details The slightly cooler 2019 season produced what De Toren described as its most extracted Book XVII vintage. Infrared aerial imaging was used to identify the highest-quality vines; vines were hand-pruned to retain four to six balanced bunches each and manicured during ripening, followed by gentle hand-harvesting and destemming.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crème de cassis, fruitcake, fig
Palate: full-bodied, silky-smooth tannin structure, subtle elegance, bold characteristics
2012 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 1,111 bottles
Bottles1,111
Production Details Aged for 9 months in new French oak, then transferred into new French oak again for another 9 months; De Toren characterized this as a “200% new French oak” regime.
Sources: de-toren.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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