Winery De TorenThe Black Lion
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The The Black Lion of the Winery De Toren is in the top 5 of wines of South Africa and in the top 5 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Taste structure of the The Black Lion from the Winery De Toren
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Black Lion of Winery De Toren in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Black Lion of Winery De Toren in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Black Lion
Pairings that work perfectly with The Black Lion
Original food and wine pairings with The Black Lion
The The Black Lion of Winery De Toren matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of steak tartare, roast lamb with thyme or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
Details and technical informations about Winery De Toren's The Black Lion.
Discover the grape variety: Caino blanco
Crisp, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, a slender palate and preserved acidity of signature citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear), white flowers, fresh herbs and saline Atlantic mineral notes. An ideal thirst-quenching profile with seafood. Traditional component of Rías Baixas DO blends alongside albariño and loureira. Native Galician grape of north-west Spain, Atlantic signature.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Black Lion from Winery De Toren are 2012, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery De Toren
The Winery De Toren is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Clear
Said of a wine that is clear and brilliant in colour and contains no suspended matter.
