{"product_id":"0001-7184","title":"Tokara Telos Cabernet Sauvignon 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (92%), Malbec (5%), Merlot (3%)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e75cl * Vegan \u0026amp; Sustainable * 14% ABV * Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tokara winery is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelos, their flagship wine, is produced in tiny quantities from a single, high-elevation vineyard site. The 2015 vintage was one of the driest and earliest on record, producing a small, concentrated crop with exceptional fruit quality and structure. It's predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small additions of Malbec and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested and meticulously sorted, the wine was fermented using indigenous yeasts with a combination of whole-berry and crushed fruit. Only the free-run juice is used, aged for 22 months in fine-grain French oak, 63% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-90\" data-turn-id=\"request-699710e5-98b0-838e-8dba-7e1d190a3a2c-0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"fb6daa53-39c3-4bd0-b116-aa63a923cecc\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eThe result is a wine of precision and intensity, showing layers of blackcurrant, dark cherry and cassis, lifted by floral notes of violet and herbs. The palate is focused and refined, with pure dark fruit, finely integrated oak spice and silky, structured tannins. Powerful yet poised, it carries impressive freshness through to a long, persistent finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003eDrink now to 2035. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5+ JancisRobinson.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003cem\u003eDry growing season. Wet winter gave even budbreak. Uniform ripeness at harvest. Cooler February, so long hang-time; yet harvest was early. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery luxurious oak scent; pure vanilla, ripe cherry. Very fine tannins with polish and sculpture and poise. Glossy, well-made structure with evident and impeccable quality control. Doesn’t fall into the trap of overripe fruit, and there is proper persistence. There is a European sensibility here in the savoury finish, but the fruit purity does speak of the New World. Reminds me a lot of Penfolds Bin 389. Perhaps the only criticism is its perfection and sleekness; there are no rough edges, no hidden secrets – yet there is ageability that might unveil more.' \u003c\/em\u003e(RH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57819992686966,"sku":"0001-7184","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/0215\/7464\/files\/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwMmdyb3VwIiwia2V5IjoiaXRlbUltYWdlcy9wcm9kdWN0aW9uLzVlNjkyNTFkYWEzZTg3ODQwOGRiMzk0ZC8xNTgzOTUyMjIxNTQzLTE4NzkwLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJoZWlnaHQiOjYwMCwiZml0Ijo.png?v=1778237675","url":"https:\/\/www.tauruswines.co.uk\/products\/0001-7184","provider":"Taurus Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}