{"product_id":"2019-de-toren-fusion-v-stellenbosch-south-africa","title":"2019 De Toren Fusion V Stellenbosch South Africa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Smoke Flavors With Modern Flair, Offering Firm Tannins\" ~ 93 Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneer in South African Winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bold and Expressive With a Rich and Round Mouthfeel\" ~91 Robert Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafting Bordeaux-Style Wines of Exceptional Depth and Precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eEstablished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e1999\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eDe Toren Private Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly rose to global acclaim as one of South Africa’s most visionary wineries. Located on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"593\"\u003ewind-swept hilltop in Stellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate is home to the country’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"659\"\u003efirst gravity-fed cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently led by \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"717\"\u003ecellarmaster Charles Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose precision and artistry drive every vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eDesigned from the ground up to produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eworld-class Bordeaux-style wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate meticulously matches \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e25 Bordeaux clones\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e10 rootstocks\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"946\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e15 soil types\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing complexity from its \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eancient granite terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, some 540 million years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eWith a strong focus on organic farming, low yields, and gentle, minimal-intervention winemaking, De Toren creates bold yet elegant blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019 De Toren Fusion V\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the \u003cstrong\u003eseamless fusion of Bordeaux’s five classic varietals\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdo\u003c\/em\u003et. First released in 1999, it marked the debut of De Toren Private Cellar and set a new benchmark for South African red blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eGrown in gravel-rich soils with long afternoon sun exposure, the vineyards naturally favor Cabernet Sauvignon. This varietal makes up 50–60% of the final blend, giving the wine its deep color, bold structure, and age-worthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend: 56.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.4% Malbec, 9.6% Cabernet Franc, 14.4% Merlot, 4.7% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from Bordeaux’s noble varietals, the 2019 De Toren Fusion V \u003cstrong\u003edelivers deep layers of dark berries, licorice, black cherry, and a hint of cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Smooth as silk and beautifully balanced, it finishes with a touch of lingering fruit. A cellar-worthy wine that shines today and evolves with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e~ 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-primary info-card__item-link-text font-weight-bold\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTim Atkin, Master of Wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003erobust red marries an old-school profile of ripe currant\u003c\/strong\u003e, cured tobacco, and toasty \u003cstrong\u003esmoke flavors with modern flair\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e offering firm tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that are deftly knit, plus flashes of melted licorice, candied violet, iron and milled white pepper. Long and supple on the fragrant, herb-laced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033. 654 cases imported. ~ 93 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~ 92 Cellar Tracker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSporting a new label, the 2019 Fusion V is \u003cstrong\u003ebold and expressive with a rich and round mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Medium to full-bodied, the tannic structure has a refined, \u003cstrong\u003egripping sensation that will remain food-friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It ends with a long, spicy finish and elements of bitter dark chocolate. Give it one more year in the bottle, and enjoy it over the next 12 to 13 years. ~ 91 Robert's Parker, Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine needs a few minutes to open up. Once it does, earthy berries, hints of plums, and light chocolate notes are revealed on the nose. Black fruit and \u003cstrong\u003ehints of olive mingle on the smooth palate.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are notes of dark chocolate and mint in the finish. 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