South Africa

Simonsberg

Medium

Natural Cork

A benchmark for the concentrated, ageworthy style of the Simonsberg area of Stellenbosch, the Director’s Reserve is a consistently excellent Cabernet blend. In 2021 it is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec, aged for 22 months in barrique, of which about half were new. The cool 2021 vintage has given this an innate drive that beautifully counterpoints the ample structure and flesh of Simonsberg Cabernet. Jason Millar: An attractively oaky nose with plush red and black fruit. Perfumed red cherry and freshly picked blackberry. Impressively vibrant, this has harmony and flow. Very winning style, with extrovert charm. Roger Jones: Damson and dark cherry, pepper spice, cedar, focused. Love the purity and essence of this seamless, clean-cut wine. It will evolve beautifully. Victoria Mason MW: An elegant, aromatic profile of cassis, cedar and fresh tobacco leaf. Densely packed fine tannins around a dark core of ripe but restrained fruit. This is in a really good place for drinking now. Accomplished.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

Tokara, Director's Reserve Red, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2021

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A benchmark for the concentrated, ageworthy style of the Simonsberg area of Stellenbosch, the Director’s Reserve is a consistent

Oaked

Tokara, Director's Reserve Red, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021

75cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

Vinvm

US Dollar

Redneck Wine Company

Jason Millar

Roger Jones

Victoria Mason MW

Tokara

Stellenbosch

Tokara, Director's Reserve Red, Simonsberg, 2021

Still

Tokara, Director's Reserve Red, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021

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