TokaraDirectorsReserveRed,2021

Sumptuous full-bodied Stellenbosch Red

The wine has a vibrant crimson colour with an intense dark centre and a ruby rim. The nose showcases complex aromas of black cherry, subtle cocoa, dried currants, tobacco leaf and graphite. The wine enters the palate with incredible purity and focus, with flavours of dark cherries, blackberries and plum skin. Sumptuous and full there is a hint of tension on the mid-palate which leads to fine dense tannins and a lengthy finish.

• Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec
• Worlds Best Sommelier Selection
• 95 Points | Tim Atkin

Cellaring: Drink now to 2030Food Pairing: Perfect with grilled ribeye steak, roast lamb or beef, served with Béarnaise sauce, and potato Dauphinoise. | ?️ Serve at a temperature between 16 and 18ºC.

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Picked during cool evenings, fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks was utilised to retain the fresh varietal aromatics with 10% fermented with indigenous yeast. After fermentation, the wine underwent an extended period of lees contact, adding texture and length to the wine. The result is a hand-crafted wine combining the bright fresh fruit characters with an underlying minerality and fine structure.

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