2016 De Toren Fusion V South Africa

(94 pionts) 

De  Toren  Fusion  V  2016 reveals  a  truly  pure  and  complex  flavor,  with aromas  of  black  cherry, cedar  and  dark  berries.  The preceding vintage of this robust, left-bank Bordeaux-style blend, have been granted a stellar 94 Points by both the esteemed Wine Enthusiast & respected Platter’s Wine Guide. An exquisitely stylish departure for sophisticated connoisseur tastes is offered with each luxurious sip. Soft as spun silk, with a lingering hint of sweet fruit on the  back  palate,  this  is  a  wine  that  will  only  improve  with  age.  Hence, enjoyment of this vintage will be multiplied with a few years of ageing in your cellar.

DECANTING: To release all the flavors please decant at least one hour before consumption. It  is  recommended  to  serve  this  wine  at  optimal  temperature  (15-18  degrees Celsius).

VARIETIES: Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot 7% ANALYSIS: Alcohol14.5%/vol. Sugar2.9g/l Acidity5.8g/l pH3.54

MATURATION IN BARRELS: Aged in  a  climatized  barrel  room  (16  degrees  Celsius  at  80% humidity)  for 12 months  in  50%  new  and  50%  second  fill,  225Loak  barrels. Ninety percent French Oak and Malbec had the benefit of American Oak.

AGEING POTENTIAL: If stored in optimal conditions, this wine should last up to 20 years plus.