Edition Z

This wine pairs excellently with grilled lamb fillet accompanied by risotto, enhancing the savory flavors of the dish.

The truth is in the vine. The guiding philosophy that elevated this boutique estate into one of South Africa’s most respected premium wine producers. De Toren began with a view. Enchanted by the estate’s panoramic vistas stretching from the Helderberg, over False Bay and across to Table Mountain and recognising the untapped potential of this unique site, the foundation for De Toren’s innovative approach to crafting world-class Bordeaux-style wines, was laid. Working closely with academics from the Stellenbosch University, an extensive soil analysis of the property embarked. A dozen sampling holes were dug on each hectare of the farm, treble the wine industry’s standard practice. Across the estate’s 25 hectares, 15 separate soil types were identified and ultimately 25 clones across the five classic Bordeaux varieties were planted. Here this philosophy of craftsmanship and exceptional care was born and was applied to everything we have done ever since.

The grapes for this blend are sourced from meticulously managed vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The region's unique terroir, characterized by its diverse soils and maritime influence, contributes to the wine's complexity and elegance.

The wine is aged in 225L French and American oak barrels for 12 months. This maturation process occurs in a climatized barrel room maintained at 16°C with 80% humidity, facilitating the development of the wine's structure and complexity.

After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This process ensures the preservation of the fruit's vibrant character and allows for precise control over fermentation dynamics.