{"product_id":"de-toren-book-xvii-2022-2023","title":"De Toren Book XVII 2022\/2023 Per Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook XVII\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of De Toren's icon wines and one of the most highly regarded ultra-premium reds in South Africa. It takes its name from Book XVII of Pliny the Elder's \u003cem\u003eNatural History\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the earliest texts devoted to wine and viticulture. It was first released with the 2010 vintage and reflects decades of detailed vineyard research. Each bottle is numbered by hand and presented in a handcrafted wooden case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows a fine balance of dark and red fruit: blackberry, black cherry, cassis and plum, lifted by violets, cedar, sweet spice and vanilla. It is powerful yet silky, with plush spice, delicate minerality and remarkable purity through a long, luxurious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend \u0026amp; Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Malbec (the 2023 is 60\/20\/20). It matures for 22 months in 100% new French oak in a climatised cellar. The 2023 vintage filled only five barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant for at least an hour and serve at 15–18°C alongside roasted red meats. It will cellar beautifully for 15–20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Toren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523846574179,"sku":null,"price":4350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/92.png?v=1790752066","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/de-toren-book-xvii-2022-2023","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}