De Toren Fusion V, Stellenbosch, South Africa

圖潤(rùn)酒莊融合V紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：7655

A blend of Bordeaux varieties, the 2009 Director’s Reserve Fusion V has a very ripe nose of small black cherries, fruitcake and creme de cassis with good definition. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins, very ripe black fruit with notes of dark plum and fig. This leads to a dense, compact finish of succulent small dark berries. Give this bounder several years to open up. Drink 2015-2022. De Toren is owned by Emil and Sonette Den Dulk, whose 21.9-hectare vineyard overlooks False Bay in the Polkadraai Hills. They are best known for their Fusion V, five representing the classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Winemaker Albie Koch applies a meticulous approach to winemaking, for example, using gravity instead of pumps in the winery. Judging by their website, the inspiration is Bordeaux, though stylistically these wines are New World to their core. I found these to be big, powerful, quite alcoholic wines that are more reminiscent of some cult Napa Valley wines and they would certainly appeal to those who appreciate that style.Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-1300

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties, the 2009 Fusion V has an oak-driven nose and is more introspective compared to the Fusion Z. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, toasty dark berried fruit that leads to a cedar tinged, blackberry finish. It just comes across as a little over-oaked but it should mellow with further bottle age. Drink 2013-2020. De Toren is owned by Emil and Sonette Den Dulk, whose 21.9-hectare vineyard overlooks False Bay in the Polkadraai Hills. They are best known for their Fusion V, five representing the classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Winemaker Albie Koch applies a meticulous approach to winemaking, for example, using gravity instead of pumps in the winery. Judging by their website, the inspiration is Bordeaux, though stylistically these wines are New World to their core. I found these to be big, powerful, quite alcoholic wines that are more reminiscent of some cult Napa Valley wines and they would certainly appeal to those who appreciate that style.Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-1300

Rich and polished, with nicely layered dark currant, fig and coffee notes wrapped with ample but integrated toast. The long, cocoa powder–filled finish hangs on nicely. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2014. 800 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add