2015 De Toren Z

Estate: De Toren Private Cellar

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

Second wine with Charles at De Toren. Set to be released in January 2018.

Deep ruby red with notes of cassis, mushrooms and dust on the nose. A touch green as well. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Excellent structure and finesse on the palate with dark cocoa, red cherries, pepper and minerality. Long and lingering finish. Still a baby that will need a nice decant to open up.

Merlot led blend with around 53% Merlot then around 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2027.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the estate with Charles Williams, the winemaker. Release price is R330.00 or around $26.68, goes for around $44.00 in the USA.

De Toren Private Cellar, Z, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Coastal RegionGreg Ballington2015, De Toren Private Cellar, Z, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Estate Visit, Charles Williams, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa, 90 Points, $$, December 2017Comment