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2004 De Toren Fusion V
Vineyard: de Toren
Price: $36.99- $45.00
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, & Petite Verdot
Style: Red Wine
Region: Africa > South Africa
Other Vintages: 2005 2003 2001 1999 NV
Drink By 2006
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
This harmonious classic full structure has voluptuous soft red fruit flavors that continuously compete to dominate one another as this wine spends time in the glass. Strawberries, black currant, liqu...
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  • Wine.com
    55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot This harmonious classic full structure has voluptuous soft red fruit flavors that continuously compete todominate one another as this wine spends time in the glass. Strawberries, black currant, liquorice andsweet oak flavors are rounded off with fine cinnamon and caramel fudge, which lingers long afterswallowing. The well-balanced tannin structure in combination with the wine's intense flavors willensure that this...
  • Ken's Wine Guide
    I have tasted through quite a few South African wines over the last few months and this Bordeaux blend wine from De Toren is one of the best reds I have tried. This dark purple wine opens with a ver...
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 22 notes)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/07
  • International Wine Cellar
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate