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BEHIND THE WINE
Book XVII
Book XVII was born from a pursuit of excellence blended with a passion for craftsmanship and isolating the very best that nature has to offer. The name Book XVII was inspired by one of the first pieces of literature dedicated solely to wine and extreme viticulture methods written over 2 millennia ago by roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder. As part of our Icon wine range, this unique red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec was born from a desire to craft a wine that could stand amongst the greatest wines in the world. The result of our devotion to precision is a limited production of a mere 6 barrels and an irresistible, lush red blend with stunning depth and complexity. With modern viticulture methods, bold winemaking and masterful experimentation with Bordeaux barriques, Book XVII becomes a harmonious evolution of our acclaimed Bordeaux-styled blends.
From: R2,750.00
From: R2,750.00
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DECANTING
For optimum enjoyment, decant at least one hour before consumption. It is recommended to serve this wine at optimal temperature (15 – 18 degrees Celcius).
FOOD PAIRING
The phenomenal Book XVII pairs perfectly with a classic rack of lamb or a rich lamb shank dish, roasted to absolute perfection.
VARIETIES
Bordeaux-Style Blend
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine has a phenomenal ageing potential. If stored and cellared in optimal conditions, this wine have the potential to be matured for up to 30 plus years.
BEHIND
BOOK XVII
BEHIND BOOK XVII
A tribute to the viticulture wisdom, research and scrupulous documentation of ancient Roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder, this limited-edition wine, is worthy of its illustrious place on the global fine-wine podium. In the same way that Pliny stressed the significance of viticulture practices in the winemaking process, so Book XVII is the fruit of 20 years’ exhaustive recording and analysis of countless vineyard variables, from soil composition and weather conditions to oceanographic influences.
A tribute to the viticulture wisdom, research and scrupulous documentation of ancient Roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder, this limited-edition wine, is worthy of its illustrious place on the global fine-wine podium. In the same way that Pliny stressed the significance of viticulture practices in the winemaking process, so Book XVII is the fruit of 20 years’ exhaustive recording and analysis of countless vineyard variables, from soil composition and weather conditions to oceanographic influences.
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ACCOLADES
AWARDS
AWARDS
We are humbled by the international recognition De Toren Private Cellar wines have achieved over the past two decades and are inspired to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
BOOK XVII 2017
BOOK XVII 2015
BOOK XVII 2014
“Darker fruit on the palate is layered with a rich graphite minerality, rounded by a touch of sweet spice nutmeg and underlying vanilla.”— MARTIN FOURIE, WINEMAKER
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