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2014 De Toren Fusion V

Estate: De Toren Private Cellar

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa



Tasting Note:March 2, 2018

Ninth red wine at our annual DMV South African Wine Tasting.

Medium to deep ruby red. Muted nose to start with notes of iron, cassis, dark sweet spices, and cocoa. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Almost caramel like on the palate with vanilla and dark berries. Nice level of richness and very long finish.



Made up of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc, 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 2028.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - On sale at Costco for $29.99 lately, but usual price in the United States is around $54.00.


Tasting Note:November 26, 2017

Deep ruby red. Savory notes on the nose, a bit meaty, cherries and herbal notes. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. A little bit of bitter dark cocoa, leather, herbal notes, and dark cherries. Dry and long finish.



Made up of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc, 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 2028.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - On sale at Costco for $39.99 lately, but usual price in the United States is around $54.00.


Tasting Note:July 22, 2017

Second red wine at Table #4 at Oakton Wine Shops Bucket List Tasting.

Deep ruby red with a touch of garnet. Mute nose to start but still tight with barnyard and meaty undertones. Some dark berries, and perfume. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) with a rich palate. Dark berries, gravel, spices and twigs. Full bodied with a long and dry finish.



Made up of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc, 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 2028.

Rating:

91+ points.

Price Point:

$$ - On sale at Costco for $39.99 lately, but usual price in the United States is around $54.00.