Tokara, the acclaimed family-owned Stellenbosch wine estate, took top honours in the 10 Year Old Wine Report 2022 with their Director\u2019s Reserve White 2012 awarded the highest score overall of 95\/100 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Showing great consistency as a producer of wines of remarkable ageability, Tokara excelled as a top wine cellar in this annual competition for the sixth consecutive year. Tokara\u2019s Director\u2019s Reserve White, a consummate blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, was also the highest scoring white wine for the 2011 vintage in last year\u2019s 10 Year Old Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Convened annually by Winemag.co.za, the report showcases age-worthy South African wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe pride ourselves not only on the consistency and longevity of our wines but also of our people,\u201d says Karl Lambour, Tokara\u2019s General Manager. \u201cAfter more than 20 vintages, our viticulturist Aidan Morton is the scientist behind our vineyards. Coupled with the craftsmanship in the cellar of our winemaker, Stuart Botha, it\u2019s a winning combination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These award winning wines are a reflection of everything the estate stands for \u2013 refinement, elegance and balance and above all, are a true expression of place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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