NV De Toren Délicate

Estate: De Toren Private Cellar

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa

Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

First wine with Charles Williams, the winemaker. Very interesting blend, 49% of the fruit is from 2016 of which all is skinless Malbec fermented as a white wine and then blended in with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from 2015.

Light purplish ruby red. Vibrant nose with red berries, cherries, strawberries, spices, leather, floral notes, a slight bit of green and a touch of chalk. Medium tannins (5/10) and higher acidity with a light plus body. Notes of tobacco, cherries, leather, dust and gravel with a medium finish. Solid summer red wine, especially if a little chilled.

Made up of 49% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mostly sold through the cellar door and 1,300 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2020.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate with Charles Williams, the winemaker. Release price is R120.00 or around $9.70, goes for around $25.00 in the USA.

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