2004 De Toren Fusion V

Estate: De Toren Private Cellar

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

Charles pulled out an older vintage of the Fusion V for us to try.

Deep garnet red with some bricking on the edges. Aged nose with notes of tomato, a little stinky, a little earthy, strawberries and red plums. Balanced tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Notes of strawberries, dried cherries and leather on the palate. Medium to medium plus finish.


Made up of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in 50% new oak, 90% of which is French oak. The Malbec was aged in American oak.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2020.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the estate with Charles Williams, the winemaker. Vintages retails for around $55.00 in the USA.

De Toren Private Cellar, Fusion V, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaGreg BallingtonAlbie Koch, 2004, De Toren Private Cellar, Fusion V, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, December 2017, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Coastal Region, Estate Visit, $$, 90 PointsComment