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De Toren Private Cellar, Meerlust Estate and Mullineux
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About this Item
De Toren has been focused on developing and re-defining the Bordeaux concept into something uniquely South African since they acquired their first hectares in 1991. Specialising in luxurious & award-winning Bordeaux-style blends.The winery itself was nominated for best ‘New World Winery of the Year’ by Wine Enthusiast in 2011 and has established an iconic following. At De Toren the pursuit for perfection is evident in their grape selection and harvesting. They aim to ‘create an environment where vines produce flawless fruit and then guard these grapes as they are gently steered from vineyard, to cellar to bottle’.
De Toren "Z" was created by design born of cool ocean facing vineyards high in clay content conditions intensely suited to the planting of Merlot. Affectionately called 'Zee', this approachable ruby-hued beauty takes its name from the cooling Zephyr breeze that air conditions the ocean-fronting vineyard block of its origin, one in which are featured all of the 'Noble Five' Bordeaux varietals, with Merlot dominance. This soft, approachable ruby-hued beauty is a true testament to vines lovingly reared and winemaking raised to an art form.
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‘A cooler vintage offering mint and strawberry. Milk chocolate and red fruits blend to a mellow, lacy finish. Superb balance. Drink now to 2026’ - Roland Peens (Feb 2021)
'This lush red starts with aromas of cinnamon, plum and pepper, leading into a balance of black fruit, fresh acidity, warming spices and smoke. Rich but balanced by lively lift, it's a great food wine that will pair well with robust meat dishes.' - Susan Kostrzewa, Wine Enthusiast, 92/100 (Mar 2010)
'Different take on classic ‘Bdx 5’ & counterpoint to sibling, 07 has merlot & cab f centre stage, allowing violets & blueberries a look-in on the plummy fruit. Silky texture gives earlier drinking, lots of pleasure.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2010, 4*
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