This was very surprising to me. It was like a well matured, older Bordeaux with red fruits, leather and some cedar wood. Very smooth and integrated tannins. Perhaps a bit short on the finish. The wine is in its top drinking spot now. The younger Fusion V vintages are pretty much dark fruit driven. Drink it over the next 3 years.
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Excellent South African blend. Was surprised to find no sediment in this 15 year old wine, must have been filtered. Very smooth, very balanced, excellent nose and secondary notes consistent with its region. Wish I had more
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Very well balanced with strong structure. A good lingering taste to remind you of the great taste throughout. I think it would be good for several more years.
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A great vertical tasting at Wine professionals in Amsterdam from 2001-2013. All wines between 90-93. the top 3 was 12, 01 and 09.
This reminds me because of his black pepper nose and spicy palate to a Syrah from northern rhone, well shaped structure, some sweet fruit but not overconcentrated. Nice acidity and tannin backbone, not at his end I think, 92
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10/29/2023 - Guido L. wrote: 93 Points
This was very surprising to me. It was like a well matured, older Bordeaux with red fruits, leather and some cedar wood. Very smooth and integrated tannins. Perhaps a bit short on the finish. The wine is in its top drinking spot now. The younger Fusion V vintages are pretty much dark fruit driven. Drink it over the next 3 years.
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10/25/2018 - Dar3 wrote: 92 Points
Excellent South African blend. Was surprised to find no sediment in this 15 year old wine, must have been filtered. Very smooth, very balanced, excellent nose and secondary notes consistent with its region. Wish I had more
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8/26/2018 - dalemosier Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very well balanced with strong structure. A good lingering taste to remind you of the great taste throughout. I think it would be good for several more years.
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8/8/2018 - biggie Likes this wine: 90 Points
Flower day - polished, smooth, still in its prime
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2/13/2017 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 92 Points
A great vertical tasting at Wine professionals in Amsterdam
from 2001-2013. All wines between 90-93. the top 3 was 12, 01 and 09.
This reminds me because of his black pepper nose and spicy palate to a Syrah from northern rhone, well shaped structure, some sweet fruit but not overconcentrated. Nice acidity and tannin backbone, not at his end I think, 92
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