Tokara Director's Reserve Red wine is a remarkable South African blend, rich in heritage and character. It boasts an intoxicatingly dark crimson colour, signifying intense flavours of blackberry, plum, and mint, subtly layered with undertones of chocolate and tobacco. The velvety tannins harmoniously balance with the full-bodied complexity, leading to a satisfyingly long finish. It is aged in French oak barrels imparting an understated spiciness and exquisite smoothness. Grown in the esteemed vineyards on the slopes of Stellenbosch's Simonsberg mountains, this reserve red is a timeless testament to Tokara's commitment to both tradition and innovation.

Tasting Notes

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.

About the Winery

Nestled in the verdant winelands of Stellenbosch, South Africa, lies the resplendent Tokara Winery. This exceptional estate is not only renowned for its sublime wines, but also its breath-taking vistas, encompassing a panoramic view of Simonsberg Mountain, False Bay, and Table Mountain.

Tokara Winery is esteemed for its commitment to crafting world-class Bordeaux wines, exquisite olive oils, and potent pot-stills brandies. With a history steeped in passion for wine and the land, this winery is a testament to the vision of its owner GT Ferreira who aspired to create a masterpiece of art, wine, and food in the Stellenbosch hills.

The vineyards are meticulously cared for, producing a myriad of grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Merlot. The winery utilises a combination of traditional winemaking methods, paired with cutting-edge technology, to create wines of nuanced flavour and finesse.

In addition, the estate is home to a state-of-the-art olive oil production facility, crafting some of South Africa’s most prized olive oil. As well throughout the year, Tokara Winery houses an ever-changing array of artworks, embodying the ethos of merging great art with fine wine.

The estate boasts a high-end restaurant led by acclaimed chef Carolize Coetzee, whose menu exudes a farm-to-table philosophy with dishes incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients from the estate’s own kitchen garden.

Visitors to Tokara Winery are treated to a matchless experience; from wine tastings and olive oil tastings, to taking leisurely walks around the estate surrounded by olive trees and vineyards with spellbinding views of the mountains.

Mesmerising in both its natural grandeur and the quality of its produce, Tokara Winery is more than simply a winery, it's a destination that captures the imagination, tantalising the palate and soothing the soul, There is simply no better place to experience the essence of South African wine production.

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