{"product_id":"de-toren-patronus-2023","title":"De Toren Patronus 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDe Toren Patronus 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover \u003cb\u003eDe Toren Patronus 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, a luxurious and powerful Malbec from De Toren Private Cellar in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted with precision and matured predominantly in French oak barrels, this premium wine embodies depth, structure, and remarkable elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned for collectors and lovers of bold red wines, Patronus showcases the richness and sophistication that define world-class Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach bottle of this 100% Malbec \u003cstrong\u003ecomes with a key\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for those bold enough to unlock what lies within.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of bold, structured Malbec with richness and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePremium dining experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCollectors and cellar enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebratory occasions and luxury gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA commanding wine that rewards patience and appreciation for fine craftsmanship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, dark ruby with intense concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich black fruit layered with subtle oak spice and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold and powerful with concentrated dark berry flavours and refined complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and structured with polished tannins and elegant balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, intense, and lingering with exceptional depth and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSucculent grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlow-roasted beef and lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRich braised dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGame meats and pepper sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e15–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a large Bordeaux-style glass. Decant at least one hour before serving to fully reveal the wine’s complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 15–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy now or cellar for up to 40 years under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Large Bordeaux-style red wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.83%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged for 18 months in predominantly French oak barrels in a climatized maturation room at 14°C and 80% humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store horizontally in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/de-toren-private-cellar-de-toren-patronus-malbec\/w\/11074080?srsltid=AfmBOopkUTQs3iR6JBQ3OJkfQovDhirOySkkJWrcpc2Sak4pAM8z8wKi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"De Toren Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003eVivino Rating: 4.5\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/de-toren-private-cellar-de-toren-patronus-malbec\/w\/11074080?srsltid=AfmBOopkUTQs3iR6JBQ3OJkfQovDhirOySkkJWrcpc2Sak4pAM8z8wKi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"De Toren Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e2021 in 2024, only second vintage ever made. Beautiful ruby red, almost purple color. Settle nose with blueberries, thyme, herbs. Palate is highly complex for a Malbec. Super long finish, great tannin structure, medium body. I get leather, blackberry, black cherry, mulberry, prune, chocolate, oak. Exceptional piece of winemaking.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/de-toren-private-cellar-de-toren-patronus-malbec\/w\/11074080?srsltid=AfmBOopkUTQs3iR6JBQ3OJkfQovDhirOySkkJWrcpc2Sak4pAM8z8wKi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"De Toren Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Just wow, exploded with flavor in the mouth, strong dark cherries like black cherry and cherry paired with a gorgeous almost sweetness from a berry jam flavor in the middle of palette. When letting it go down there is a nice bite of acidity coming from the cherry. On the nose very strong notes of allspice and a weak chocolate when you let it open up properly. Interestingly I found there were notes of cigar after letting it open up. Very full bodied and in the best words is in your face.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDe Toren Patronus is celebrated for its immense depth, refined structure, and extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIts extended oak maturation and concentrated Malbec character create a wine of richness, elegance, and enduring sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The wine matured for 18 months predominantly in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry, full-bodied Malbec with concentrated fruit and balanced structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Under ideal cellar conditions, it has the potential to age for up to 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy should it be decanted?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecanting for at least one hour allows the wine’s aromas, flavours, and tannins to fully integrate and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods pair best with it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled steak, roasted meats, braised dishes, and mature cheeses pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its prestige, ageing potential, and luxurious presentation make it an exceptional gift for serious wine collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Toren","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819918946631,"sku":"DETO-PATR-23Bottle","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/PATRONUS2023.jpg?v=1778163928","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/de-toren-patronus-2023","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}