De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend

8.97 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Dark, opaque brick red. Clear. Moderate plus intensity in the color, compact rim, and no sediment. Wine breathed in bottle for 3 hrs. Very interesting nose, never would have guessed a Bordeaux Blend. Starts off with chocolate filled with alcohol. Lots of black cherries, vanilla, baking spices and dried fruit. A little savory on the palate and drying. A tad sweet too. Moderate body with moderate tannins (6/10). Texture is kind of like sand paper. Long finish. Nose was a little of putting for me. Would love to try this with more air time.

Dark, opaque brick red. Clear. Moderate plus intensity in the color, compact rim, and no sediment. Wine breathed in bottle for 3 hrs. Very interesting nose, never would have guessed a Bordeaux Blend. Starts off with chocolate filled with alcohol. Lots of black cherries, vanilla, baking spices and dried fruit. A little savory on the palate and drying. A tad sweet too. Moderate body with moderate tannins (6/10). Texture is kind of like sand paper. Long finish. Nose was a little of putting for me. Would love to try this with more air time.

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2015
Molly Brooks

Juicy, firm. Still burly and young but pretty tasty. Needs meat #southafrica #detoren.

Juicy, firm. Still burly and young but pretty tasty. Needs meat #southafrica #detoren.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Ivan Wolpert

First night sangita- round, black currants, deep flavors

First night sangita- round, black currants, deep flavors

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2014
Peter van den Berg

Peter had this 8 years ago

Peter had this 8 years ago

Jan 4th, 2016
Scott Witherby

Scott had this 9 years ago

Scott had this 9 years ago

Aug 8th, 2015
Bruce Baldinger

Bruce had this 10 years ago

Bruce had this 10 years ago

Aug 11th, 2014
Nicolas Goulet

Nicolas had this 11 years ago

Nicolas had this 11 years ago

Jun 9th, 2013