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De Toren Private Cellar, Meerlust Estate and Mullineux
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De Toren has been focused on developing and re-defining the Bordeaux concept into something uniquely South African since they acquired their first hectares in 1991. Specialising in luxurious & award-winning Bordeaux-style blends.The winery itself was nominated for best ‘New World Winery of the Year’ by Wine Enthusiast in 2011 and has established an iconic following. At De Toren the pursuit for perfection is evident in their grape selection and harvesting. They aim to ‘create an environment where vines produce flawless fruit and then guard these grapes as they are gently steered from vineyard, to cellar to bottle’.
The iconic Left Bank based blend from De Toren. Named for the ‘fusing’ together of Bordeaux’s five famous varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec). The Fusion V celebrated its maiden vintage in 1999 and was introduced to the international markets. Under the guidance of Albie Koch this Bordeaux left-bank inspired blend has accumulated an energised and praised following from wine aficionados both in South Africa and abroad (especially in the US).
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‘Slight beefy and earthy greenish notes. Savoury, some old school marmite. Rich sweet-fruited with highish acidity. Fine textured, holding on very well. Classy and traditional. Drink now to 2025’ – Roland Peens (Feb 2021)
‘Still showing lots of new oak character. This bottle (from producer vault, as all auction stock) is remarkably fresh for 21 years. Black fruit, pencil lead and graphite, underscored by dry roast coffee. Deep and powerful, but nicely offset by fresh herbatious aromatics, likely brought on by notable component (20%) Cab F from Somerset West. Elegant (13.5% alc)’ – Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2021), 95/100
‘Sleek and focused, with ripe cassis, black currant, vanilla, mineral and smoke notes. Long, balanced finish shows restraint, despite the density. Nice mix of Old World elegance and New World fruit. Debut release for this winery.’ – James Molesworth - Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Sep 2001)
'The 1999 Fusion V is the winery's debut vintage. It exhibits a gorgeous breadth of sweet red fruits in its aromatic profile. Juicy red cherries, raspberries, currants, and cassis are intermingled with spices in this detailed, elegant, and pure wine. Its softly textured, medium-bodied personality also reveals loads of sweet, round tannins in its impressively long and flavorful finish.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2001)
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