De Toren Private Cellar

The Edition Z from the South African wine estate De Toren is a cuvée or a blend, as they say in South Africa, of the Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grape varieties. These grape varieties and types of cuvée can be found in Bordeaux, particularly on the right bank of the Gironde. The style of these wines is also reflected in De Toren Z.On the nose, there are notes of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, smoke, tobacco and coffee. On the palate, De Toren Edition Z is fruity and fresh with delicate acidity and strong but round tannins. The special complexity and power make this red wine unique. The complexity and spiciness in combination with velvety and elegance give this wine from the Stellenbosch region an exceptionally good balance.De Toren Edition Z goes excellently with lightly spiced dishes and complements fish just as well as duck or lamb.

If you want to taste one of the absolute top wines from South Africa, De Toren Fusion V is a must. The V stands for the 5 Bordeaux grape varieties used in the wine. The quality is on a par with the great wines from Bordeaux.After hand-picking and selecting the grapes, a long, gentle fermentation followed. Maturation took place over a period of 12 months in 50% new and 50% second-fill barrels. Barrels of 225 liters were used. (90% French and 10% American) In the glass a clear violet with a slight sparkle. The nose is characterized by blueberry, cedar, black cherry, dark chocolate and a hint of fennel. On the palate, De Toren Fusion V offers a silky fullness with a hint of sweet fruit. The overall package of well-integrated tannins, long-lasting depth, firm structure and minerality makes this wine a top product.Pair it with grilled or roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary.