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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. This full-bodied red blend is so silky smooth and seductive in a way that its charms are impossible to resist. Previously voted as South Africa’s Best Luxury Wine, Book XVII recently also secured itself the title as South Africa’s Highest Rated Wine Ever by the esteemed USA publisher, Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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.

ACCOLADES
AWARDS
AWARDS
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