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		<title>In vino veritas: De Toren’s Book XVII 2021 is a tribute to ancient viticultural wisdom</title>
		<link>https://designnews.co.za/in-vino-veritas-de-torens-book-xvii-2021-is-a-tribute-to-ancient-viticultural-wisdom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regarded as one of the finest Bordeaux-style wines to emerge from South Africa, De Toren Private Cellar’s Book XVII wine is the perfect blend of craftsmanship and nature — and the latest vintage from 2021 is no exception. De Toren Book XVII 2021 On the cover of the original Book XVII was a Roman eagle, a symbol of imperial power representing courage, strength and immortality. As an homage to the 2 000-year-old compendium of winemaking, De Toren chose this mighty raptor to command its Book XVII label. American illustrator Steven Noble created a majestic portrait of an eagle using a labour-intensive engraving technique, adding intricate narratives within the larger image that reflect the story of the Book XVII red blend and its inspiration. The result is a label that beautifully captures the intense attention to detail given to every step of De Toren’s winemaking process. Book XVII 2021 is the fruit of twenty years of exhaustive recording and analysis by De Toren of countless vineyard variables, from soil composition and weather conditions to oceanographic influences. A fitting tribute to viticultural wisdom both ancient and modern, this Bordeaux-style wine reflects Pliny’s own dedication to researching viticultural practices. For the 2021 vintage of this Bordeaux blend crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing De Toren Edition Z: The same blend of ‘Z’ with a striking new look</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Award-winning De Toren Private Cellar has revealed the new packaging of its 2018 right-bank Bordeaux style vintage: De Toren Edition Z. Affectionately known as ‘Z’ by wine aficionados across the world, the symphonic blend of five Bordeaux varietals has a slightly modified name and a stunning new label that showcases the progress of the vintage while retaining the essence of its 15-year legacy and the recent brand relaunch. Edition Z 2018 This meticulous approach to progress prompted the label’s evolution, giving the ruby-red Z with its soft, approachable notes and luscious palate a subtle and respected new identity. The new packaging of the Z has a sophisticated yet almost earthy feel, with intricate diamond-shaped impressions. The metallic silver typography is a shimmery remnant of the previous label. The stately and instantly recognisable De Toren logo – the essence of a lion – still dominates against an intense maroon backdrop. The final touch is the winemaker’s signature and, fittingly enough, the brand tagline, ‘Experience Exceptional’. The new label of the Z is as powerful and layered as its flavour. One of the most popular wines in the cellar’s premium range, the 2018 vintage from which the Z originates was one of the most multi-layered and complex in the history of the vineyard. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising a glass to your future: How to invest in fine wine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investment in luxury wines is by no means a new trend. In fact, wine investment is now the fourth most popular luxury investment globally. Also, although wines from Bordeaux in France were long the top choice for fine wine investments, wines from many other regions across the world – including South Africa – are now positioning themselves for investment as quality and demand continue to increase. De Toren The Black Lion Fine wine has become an increasingly popular addition to investment portfolios due to the excellent growth potential it offers investors. According to the Knight Frank Luxury Index, an annual report that details the performance of collectable luxury assets such as art, classic cars and wine, fine wine assets have grown in value by 147% over the past decade, and wine is outperforming many other luxury assets. One of the main reasons for its growth as an asset class is due to its scarcity factor. The more limited the production, the higher the demand and as each year passes and the consumption of each vintage increases, it contributes to a rarity that is unquantifiable. One such example is De Toren Private Cellar, situated in Stellenbosch, who produces internationally acclaimed fine wine in extremely small quantities. The De Toren Fusion V remains a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sold out in under a month – South Africa’s premium Malbec hits all the right (tasting) notes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All 809 bottles of De Toren Private Cellar’s masterful 100% Malbec wine, De Toren Patronus, with its distinctive label illustration of a rhino, were reserved within weeks of the pre-order announcement, and this limited-edition collectors’ wine, encased in a lockable keepsake presentation box with a branded De Toren Key, was sold out within four weeks. Set your sights on De Toren Patronus, a wine rooted in the philosophy of exceptional care and conservation, and presented in exquisite packaging. ‘We knew the Malbec would do well but the interest and response have been overwhelming,’ says Charelle van den Berg, brand manager for De Toren. ‘The popularity of this full-bodied, vibrant wine lies partly in the fact that the De Toren Patronus is a delectable wine to drink immediately but it can also be kept for ageing and investment. Our annual reservations list for 2023 is already filling up.’ Inspired by France’s world-renowned Bordeaux wines, each of the Stellenbosch private cellar’s distinct wines is site-specific and a true reflection of the soil and conditions – the terroir – in which they grow, ensuring a unique flavour profile for each. The Malbec, harvested from decades-old vines, was aged separately ahead of its intended [...]]]></description>
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		<title>THE FEMALE FINESSE BEHIND DE TOREN’S FINE WINES</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Female harvesters and vineyard tenders at De Toren Private Cellar play an integral role in the estate’s world-class wines. The permanent vineyard and cellar team is sixty percent female, and women hold key senior management roles, too. It’s an unusual statistical skew for the wine industry, but for De Toren — which boldly embraces innovation — being an exception to the rule is all in a day’s work. De Toren, a boutique winery specialising in luxurious, world-class Bordeaux-style wines, is situated on the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Over and above its exceptional female team, the estate also lays claim to other industry firsts, like being the first to plant and produce five-varietal Bordeaux-style blends in South Africa and the first to introduce a gravity-fed cellar. Acknowledging the finesse that women bring to the vineyard and production process is woven into the De Toren’s philosophy, but in Women’s Month, glasses are raised to celebrate their contribution. &#8220;It is such a pleasure to be associated with an estate where innovation on a scientific and practical level remains a topic of discussion. There is no lack of excitement at De Toren when it comes to producing wine in a quest for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whether for immediate enjoyment or delayed gratification via cellaring until later, the last few cases of the impeccable De Toren Z 2017 have just been released…</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the stars and the elements collide to produce a spectacularly good harvest, the results are always felt in the wine. The year 2017 was just such a harvest at De Toren Private Cellar, producing its best yet vintage of De Toren Z, the Stellenbosch estate’s famed Right Bank Bordeaux-style red blend. It was a season when perfectly ripened vine fruits were optimally harvested; gently reaped and sorted by the hands of women, so that only the finest grapes were put forward for pressing and maturation in the cellar… This is the journey that the award-winning cellar team at De Toren undertook to co-create a superlative wine, the De Toren Z 2017, in partnership with their key collaborator, mother nature. The estate has an extraordinary terroir, which is enhanced by progressive viticulture. The favourable weather conditions of the season contributed to making the 2017 vintage one of the finest yet. It was a year in which the vines were perfectly balanced and restrained, producing the smallest, most concentrated berries. These hand-harvested grapes were transformed by sustainable and intelligent viniculture, truly making this coveted vintage of De Toren Z a collector’s prize. At De Toren, the noble Bordeaux varietals are an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Newly evolved wine label reflects winemaking prowess</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[De Toren Private Cellar’s Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend, Fusion V, gets an iconic new label that reflects its richly embodied flavour. &#160; De Toren Private Cellar is exceptionally proud to unveil the extraordinary new look of the famed Left-Bank Bordeaux styled blend, De Toren Fusion V. This reveal accompanies the wine’s remarkable 2019 vintage official release and celebrates the 20th edition of this iconic Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend and its tremendous success over the past two decades. &#160; “The idea behind the reimagination of De Toren Fusion V’s label was never to revolutionise, but rather to evolve by subtly enhancing elements unique to the authentic look of this true classic,” says De Toren Marketing Manager, Anja Bekker. Each refinement made to the label was carefully considered to best reflect De Toren’s heritage. Given that the iconic De Toren Fusion V was instrumental in putting the estate’s Bordeaux-style blends on the global map, it was decided to let the label evolve from its former look, rather than to completely alter it. &#160; There is a wealth of symbolism and significance in the new label. From the understated, natural background and subtle diamond pattern that echoes De Toren’s logo, to the handcrafted metallic gold [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the new premium, ultra-limited edition Husk Spirit from  De Toren Private Cellar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What Port is to Portugal, Cava to Spain, and Champagne to France, so now too is Grappa to Italy. This is thanks to a relatively recent change in terminology. If it’s made elsewhere in the world, then the spirit which is distilled from grape skins that have been removed during the wine-making process, is referred to as Husk Spirit. The “husks” or skins find new life in a clear, refined spirit that is anchored in wine production but takes flight in delicious new directions. Because De Toren Private Cellar is already a master of finely crafted wines, and because the estate holds sustainability and organic production values at its heart, it became natural for the winemaking team to think about reconceptualising a careful selection of grape husks. “We were moved to produce a Husk Spirit because, from the beginning, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven us to become one of South Africa’s most famed and respected wineries today. Husk Spirit is yet another intersection of these disciplines and an expression of this pursuit,” explains multiple award-winning Cellar Master Charles Williams of the inspiration behind the bottle. De Toren’s vision for its very first Husk Spirit has come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discovering South Africa’s Most Exquisite Experiences</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa is recognised for its incredible cultural diversity and exquisite natural heritage. Unique floral biomes, spectacular coastlines, breathtaking mountain ranges, and awe-inspiring desert regions give the country an unmitigated sense of uniqueness. This splendour is accessible via exceptional experiences that place luxury at their core. From diamonds and gold, sailing and safaris, to wine and fine art, South Africa offers up an incredible array of exceptional experiences simply waiting to be indulged in&#8230; By paying a visit to the world-famous V&#38;A Waterfront in Cape Town, you can gain mesmerizing insights into the world’s most precious gems via The Shimansky Diamond Experience. Elevated by the stunning Table Mountain as its backdrop, with views of Robben Island and the Waterfront harbour, discover the history of diamonds, witness their transformation into exquisite pieces of jewellery, and browse the Shimansky Showroom’s selection of signature and traditional diamond cuts, and exclusive jewellery designs. Leaving Table Bay harbour behind, set sail in a bespoke Robertson and Caine to some of the world’s most exotic sailing grounds or merely circuit the Fairest Cape, a peninsula made legendary by the ocean’s first navigators. Cape Town-based Robertson and Caine are renowned for hand-crafted, award-winning sailing and power yachts. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paint this festive season an exceptional red with De Toren  Private Cellar</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re gifting friends, family, colleagues or clients; hosting a festive season gathering; or simply enjoying the holidays; there’s a standout solution. An exceptional bottle of wine that has been crafted with extraordinary care and exquisitely packaged in a stunning gift case, provides unparalleled pleasure for giver and receiver. De Toren Private Cellar presents this very festive solution with a range of award-winning, and bespoke Bordeaux-style wines. These deliver superlative accompaniment to a variety of festive dishes and also encapsulate the perfect gift. Splendidly appointed celebratory tables deserve to be matched with equal elegance. To enhance the feeling of celebration and abundance so valued at year-end functions, and contribute to the grandeur of the décor, De Toren’s generously proportioned Magnum (double a standard bottle at 1.5L instead of the regular 750ml) or Jereboam (equivalent to four standard bottles) will make a remarkable statement. They’re equally impactful as a gift. Up the ante even further with De Toren’s plentiful and impressive 9L bottle. Besides the 375ml and 750ml bottles, the De Toren Z 2017 also comes in large format bottles of 1.5L, 3L and 9L. The 3L and 9L bottles both come in a special black wooden case. Alternatively, special gift [...]]]></description>
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