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Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

De Toren Private Cellar, Meerlust Estate and Mullineux

Sold for

ZAR 5 277
Lot 27
  • De Toren; Z; 2011; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
  • De Toren; Z; 2011; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277

About this Item

Z, 2011
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

De Toren has been focused on developing and re-defining the Bordeaux concept into something uniquely South African since they acquired their first hectares in 1991. Specialising in luxurious & award-winning Bordeaux-style blends.The winery itself was nominated for best ‘New World Winery of the Year’ by Wine Enthusiast in 2011 and has established an iconic following. At De Toren the pursuit for perfection is evident in their grape selection and harvesting. They aim to ‘create an environment where vines produce flawless fruit and then guard these grapes as they are gently steered from vineyard, to cellar to bottle’.

De Toren "Z" was created by design born of cool ocean facing vineyards high in clay content conditions intensely suited to the planting of Merlot. Affectionately called 'Zee', this approachable ruby-hued beauty takes its name from the cooling Zephyr breeze that air conditions the ocean-fronting vineyard block of its origin, one in which are featured all of the 'Noble Five' Bordeaux varietals, with Merlot dominance. This soft, approachable ruby-hued beauty is a true testament to vines lovingly reared and winemaking raised to an art form.

Critics Ratings

'The Z is stepping up in quality with every vintage, comfortably standing next to Fusion, just with different style expression. Already showing wonderful harmony, but this needs to be put down for further ageing.' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2021), 93/100

‘A very classy, polished vintage with ample sweet fruit. Fine chalky tannins, with superb balance and good depth. Quite elegant and luxuriously long! Drink now to 2028’ - Roland Peens (Feb 2021)

'2011 unshowy, bright berry flavours in harmony with precise oaking. Lighter than sibling, with delightful freshness & composure despite big alcohol.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*

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