De Toren Private Cellar

Albie Koch & Charles Williams

The Truth is in the Vine'; just six simple words on the walls of the cellar of De Toren Private Cellar. And yet they neatly sum up the philosophy of the estate, an approach that - in just over 20 years - has elevated this boutique winery in Stellenbosch to one of South Africa's most respected wine producers. With a relentless focus on making exquisite Bordeaux blends, De Toren's wines have become coveted worldwide. But first of all, De Toren began with a view. Enchanted by the farm's panoramic vistas stretching from Helderberg, across False Bay and over Table Mountain, the founder, Emil den Dulk and his wife Sonette, bought the estate in 1991. Emil saw the potential of the vineyards on the flanks of the Polkadraai Hills. He appointed the talented Albie Koch as winemaker and the first vintage was an immediate success. In the 20 years since the first harvest in 1999, the Cabernet-dominated De Toren Fusion V and the Merlot-driven De Toren Z have continually raised the bar for Bordeaux blends from South Africa. Emil left De Toren in 2018 and from that day on Albie has been Managing Director. His right hand man became responsible for the wines from that day forward. Charles Williams' wines are known for their complexity, aging potential, accessibility and, of course, towering quality. Website: : www.de-toren.com

The winemakers

From left to right in the photo we see Albie Koch, Charles Williams and Martin Fourie. Albie has been involved with De toren since 1997 and was head winemaker for many years. However, since 2018 he has been managing director and has given Charles the responsibility. He is assisted by Martin Fourie, who has also been with De Toren for several years. A triumvirate that makes a series of stunning wines every year, wines that are benchmark Bordeaux blends from the Cape.

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€285.00

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BOOK XVII 2021

Crème de Cassis, fruit cake and figs. In addition, many notes of wood storage and a huge concentration in both smell and taste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€20.30

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De Toren Délicate

Ripe red fruit with notes of rose petals, marsmallows and a hint of cinnamon in the background. The soft tannins and fine acids give the wine its unique frivolous and light character. We recommend serving this wine chilled at around 14 degrees.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Round & Friendly
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€19.20

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De Toren Edition Z 2018

Please note that this is only half a bottle! Rose hip aromas, plums and blackberries are unmistakable in the first nose. On the palate, refined very well-integrated acids, which provide a striking freshness in this, on the right bank Bordeaux styled, wine. Soft but powerful tannins, which are also nicely interwoven in the wine, notes of cinnamon and red fruit betray the percentage of Merlot. The aftertaste is refined and elegant.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	375 ml

€90.70

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De Toren Edition Z 2018

Please note that this is a magnum! Rose hip aromas, plums and blackberries unmistakable in the first nose. On the palate, refined very well-integrated acids, which provide a striking freshness in this, on the right bank Bordeaux styled, wine. Soft but powerful tannins, which are also nicely interwoven in the wine, notes of cinnamon and red fruit betray the percentage of Merlot. The aftertaste is refined and elegant.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	1500 ml

€38.30

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De Toren Edition Z 2018

Aromas of rosehip, plum and blackberry are unmistakable in the first nose. On the palate, refined and very well integrated acids, which provide a striking freshness in this, on the right bank Bordeaux, styled wine. Soft but powerful tannins, which are also nicely interwoven in the wine, notes of cinnamon and red fruit betray the percentage of Merlot. The aftertaste is refined and elegant.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€47.30

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De Toren Fusion V 2020

This deep red wine smells of blackberries and blueberries with hints of spices, coffee and cedar. The first taste is of concentrated ripe red fruit and firm but refined tannins. The finish is intense and long with beautiful and elegant wood tones.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€23.70

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De Toren Fusion V 2020

Note: this is half a bottle. This deep red wine smells of blackberries and blueberries with hints of spices, coffee and cedar at the back. The attack is concentrated ripe red fruit and firm but refined tannins. The finish is intense and long with beautiful and elegant wood tones.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	375 ml

€110.30

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De Toren Fusion V 2019

Please note that this is a magnum! This deep red wine smells of blackberries and blueberries with hints of spice, coffee and cedar. In the beginning one tastes concentrated ripe red fruit and firm but refined tannins. The finish is intense and long with beautiful and elegant wood tones.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	1500 ml

€47.30

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De Toren Fusion V 2020

This deep red wine smells of blackberries and blueberries with hints of spices, coffee and cedar. The first taste is of concentrated ripe red fruit and firm but refined tannins. The finish is intense and long with beautiful and elegant wood tones.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

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Discover the wines from De Toren Private Cellar

A unique package to get to know the wines of De Toren. A package with 3 bottles to discover the wines of Albie and Charles and maybe later on make a nice purchase for your cellar. With this package you will have the opportunity to discover three different wines: De Toren DélicateDe Toren Fusion VDe Toren Z.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Rich & Exuberant, Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics, Certified Organic	750 ml

€799.00

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Discover the wines from De Toren Private Cellar

A unique combination of the icon wines from De Toren Private Cedllar. Three unique wines for your wine cellar.:2020 BOOK XVII2020 The Black LionPatronusBekijk hier ons gehele assortiment van De Toren Private Cellar.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Rich & Exuberant, Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics, Certified Organic	750 ml

€285.00

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Patronus 2021

Red plums and black cherries with a slight hint of coconuts. In addition, many notes of wood ageing and a huge concentration in both smell and taste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
De Toren Private Cellar	Stellenbosch	Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

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South-African Wines

Since many years famous and very special wines are made in South-Africa. Viticulture in South Africa is mainly concentrated in the extreme southwest of the country, in the Western Cape Province (Western Cape). Western Cape is the fourth largest province of South Africa's nine; with its 129,000 m² it is comparable in area to Greece, but it has only 5.82 million inhabitants. Of these, 3.74 million live in Cape Town (as of 2011). It is a very varied region both topographically and climatically, with a band of mountain ridges along the southern coastline. The west coast, and also the plateau of the Karoo inland, is very dry. The wine regions are almost all within a two to three hour drive from the coast and they take full advantage of the predominantly Mediterranean climate that is so favorable for grape growing.

South-African red wine

There are different grapes for red wine in South-Africa without wanting to discredit any other grape variety the most important are: pinotage, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cinsault and syrah. Pinot noir is the grape variety of the Walker Bay-region and the best South-African wines from pinot noir come from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are mainly planted in Stellenbosch and the region of Franschhoek. Finally, Syrah and cinsault are the basis for the great wines from the Swartland-region, such as the famous wines from pioneers like Eben Sadie and Adi Badenhorst.

South-African White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine can be find in the Western Cape. Wine regions located here are Paarl, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Walker Bay and Swartland. South-African white wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, but also from lesser-known varieties such as grenache blanc, Verdelho, colombard, viognier.

South-African sparkling wines

In addition to the still wines, South-Africa also produces sparkling wines that are made in mostly the Western Cape, the local name is Vonkelwijn. Vonkelwijn is motly made from chenin blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir and are made with the classic second fermentation in the bottle.