De Toren Private Cellar | Winery Info

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De Toren Private Cellar is a boutique winery located on the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch that strives themselves in being experts in making Bordeaux-Style red wines. De Toren started back in 1991 when Emil and Sonette den Dulk with their initial purchase of 7 hectares in Stellenbosch. In 1999 they released their maiden vintage of their Fusion V, which is their Left Bank inspired blend. Following this release in 2004 De Toren introduced their Right Bank inspired blend, Z.

On this trip, De Toren was our first stop in Stellenbosch. Charles has an amazing host and cannot wait to try more of the wines he is making! This is definitely a must visit estate for anyone who thinks South Africa cannot compete on the world stage with Bordeaux Blend reds.

Reception

Beautiful thatch roof building next to the owners house as you drive up to the parking area at De Toren Private Cellar.

Winemaker at the Vines

Charles Williams (winemaker) showing us the different varietals and coverage by the foilage by the parking lot. 

Production Line

Charles says that you only lose quality once the fruit comes off the vines. Very interesting concept and seems to be working.

Fermentation Tanks

Private Tasting Room

"Care of the Nature of the Vine Itself Best of All for the Wine, for then the Tree Throws No Shadow, and  the Grape is Ripened Continuously by the Sun.

Photo of us with Charles Williams (winemaker).

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The following bottlings are made by De Toren Private Cellar:

• De Toren Délicate
• De Toren Z
• De Toren Fusion V
• De Toren Book XVII
• De Toren Black Lion

De Toren Private Cellar

Where are they located? Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa

Do you need an appointment? Yes, tasting are by appointments only. You can go to their website and fill in a tasting request prior to your visit.

Who is their winemaker? Charles Williams

Price Ranges: Releases prices at the Estate range from R120.00 to R2,500.00. In the USA they can be found for around $24.99 to $299.99.

Recommend: Love their Bordeaux blends, even for the price point in the United States. Of course if you want to splurge, the Black Lion and Book XVII are stunning wines.

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- Tasting Notes