2015 De Toren Fusion V

Estate: De Toren Private Cellar

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

Third wine with Charles at De Toren. Set to be release in early 2018 similar to the Z.

Darker than the Z, deep and dark ruby red. Needed to open up a little bit on the nose. Gained some dark cocoa on the nose with minerality, pepper and dusty notes. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Darker berries on the palate with some black cherries, cassis and a touch savory in the backend. Dry and long finish.


Made up of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 13% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 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 2030.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the estate with Charles Williams, the winemaker. Release price is R450.00 or around $36.39, goes for around $55.00 in the USA.

De Toren Private Cellar, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa, Bordeaux Blend, Red Wine, Fusion VGreg Ballington2015, De Toren Private Cellar, Fusion V, Red Wine, Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa, Estate Visit, Charles WIlliams, 93 Points, $$, December 2017Comment