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Tokara Red 2005

A dark crimson colour with a russet rim. The bouquet offers a refined mineral and subtle oak background that is accentuated with ash, dark chocolate and classic cedar tones. The nose is complex and shows underpinnings of the expressive Bordeaux varieties with aromas of pencil shavings and blackberries. The aromas follow through beautifully onto the palate and are complimented by supple tannins that lend texture and structure to a wine of immense complexity. This wine is both elegant and refined and exudes class in all aspects, culminating in a polished finish that lingers.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot ]
winemaker : Miles Mossop
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.64 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.72  ta : 6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • 2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (77/100)
  • 2009 International Wine Challenge - Gold Medal
  • 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
  • Veritas 2008 - Silver
  • 2008 May WINE Magazine - 4 stars
  • 2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
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    in the vineyard : The grapes originated from TOKARA's premium vineyards on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Only grapes from the best blocks and from the best parts of these blocks are used.

    about the harvest: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness from the 2nd March to the 23rd March with an average yield of between 5 and 8 tons/ha. The 2005 vintage was a beautiful harvest for the ripening of our reds but was also the earliest we have finished in the 6 years we have made wine.

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