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BEHIND THE WINE
CREATION
CREATION
The Black Lion is the heirloom of years of winemaking in De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection.
The Black Lion
Hailed one of the most luxurious 100% Shiraz ever produced in South Africa. The Black Lion, a wine crafted from the ancient soils of Africa, cultivated from specially selected vines and nurtured by special hand manicuring and individual attention. Truly an international wine, positioned to stand proud amongst its peers. A mere 1000 – 1300 individually numbered bottles produced. Maiden Vintage 2012, 608 bottles produced.
From: R2,750.00
From: R2,750.00
Please note that we only ship within South African borders. If you are outside of South Africa, we kindly ask you to refer to our Global Stockist list here.
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
This exquisite wine with its bold and powerful flavours are best served with a succulent and tenderly grilled steak.
VARIETIES
100% Shiraz
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 40 years.
MATURATION IN BARRELS
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (14 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 18 months in 225 Litre 100% new French Oak barrels.
BEHIND
THE BLACK LION
BEHIND THE BLACK LION
The Black Lion is the heirloom of years of winemaking in De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection. It culminates the immense skill, dedication and profound passion of our winemaking team. This exceptionally exclusive Shiraz, The Black Lion, is even richer, bolder, and more elegant than before, with the most luxurious mouthfeel. It is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
Fermented and aged in 200% new French Oak, each one of the mere 1000 - 1300 bottles, is individually labelled and numbered by hand. The exclusive The Black Lion Shiraz is presented in an exquisite, handcrafted black wooden case, accompanied by the iconic key that ensures the safekeeping of this rare collector’s item with an ageing potential of over 40 years.
The Black Lion is the heirloom of years of winemaking in De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection. It culminates the immense skill, dedication and profound passion of our winemaking team. This exceptionally exclusive Shiraz, The Black Lion, is even richer, bolder, and more elegant than before, with the most luxurious mouthfeel. It is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
Fermented and aged in 200% new French Oak, each one of the mere 1000 - 1300 bottles, is individually labelled and numbered by hand. The exclusive The Black Lion Shiraz is presented in an exquisite, handcrafted black wooden case, accompanied by the iconic key that ensures the safekeeping of this rare collector’s item with an ageing potential of over 40 years.
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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.
THE BLACK LION 2015
“Cannot help to agree with 5 stars. I am not a Shiraz fan but if all Shiraz taste like this, I will drink Shiraz all day and all night. This is the kind a bottle which you almost don't want to share.”— JAMES GELDENHUYS, VIVINO WINE LOVER
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