The Black Lion

The Black Lion

Award Black Lion 2015

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
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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

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.

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BEHIND THE WINE

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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THE BLACK LION 2015

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