Tokara Director’s Reserve Red 2019 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R450
'Displaying an appealing red claret colour with an intense centre and a ruby rim.
The nose showcases complex aromas including ripe red and black berry fruit with hints
of creamy cassis, cedar wood and toasted oak. The wine enters the palate with incredible
purity and focus. Flavours are those of dark cherry, blackberries and ripe plum skin.
Sumptuous and full there is a pleasant hint of spice on the mid-palate which leads to fine,
firm tannins on the finish.' – Winemaker
Tasting notes on the 2018 vintage 'Even in a trickier, drought-affected vintage, the Director's Reserve Red delivers the goods. Built around a core of minerality and dense tannins, this medley of Cabernet Sauvignon with 31% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec has lovely freshness and flavours of balsam, blueberry and coffee bean. 2022-32.' – Tim Atkin MW, 2021 SA Report, 95/100
'Cab (69%) still leads but 2018 is a 5-way Bordeaux-blend, unlike 4-part previous. Refined & elegant as ever, with muscular power & pure fruit effortlessly harmonious. With 22 months in 54% new French oak, made for cellaring - larger-format bottles ideal.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (95/100)
'A rich, dense, earthy red with black plum, vanilla spice, freshly-tilled earth, and a hint of olive.' – Decanter World Wine Awards, 92/100 (Silver)
Tasting notes on the 2018 vintage 'Even in a trickier, drought-affected vintage, the Director's Reserve Red delivers the goods. Built around a core of minerality and dense tannins, this medley of Cabernet Sauvignon with 31% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec has lovely freshness and flavours of balsam, blueberry and coffee bean. 2022-32.' – Tim Atkin MW, 2021 SA Report, 95/100
'Cab (69%) still leads but 2018 is a 5-way Bordeaux-blend, unlike 4-part previous. Refined & elegant as ever, with muscular power & pure fruit effortlessly harmonious. With 22 months in 54% new French oak, made for cellaring - larger-format bottles ideal.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (95/100)
'A rich, dense, earthy red with black plum, vanilla spice, freshly-tilled earth, and a hint of olive.' – Decanter World Wine Awards, 92/100 (Silver)
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.9 g/L | TA: 5.6 g/L | PH: 3.61 |
| Producer information | Tokara has been consistently recognised as one of South Africa's top wineries. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in the Cape Winelands with views over False Bay to Table Mountain. In addition to its vineyards, Tokara also has olive groves and produces and sells olive oil. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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