Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, dark chocolate and plum. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and dark plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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This sophisticated "Right Bank"-styled Bordeaux blend debuted in the 2004 vintage as a complement to De Toren's legendary "Left Bank"-styled Fusion V. A higher proportion of Merlot makes this delicious red softer and more approachable in its youth than its blockbuster sibling. It delivers intense aromas and flavors of plum, dark berries, and spicebox with classic notes of tobacco, graphite, and leather. Ready to drink soon, but you could cellar this for a little bit.
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Beau vin d'Afrique du Sun à assemblage Bordealais. Même ceux qui ne trippent pas sur l'Afrique du Sud pourront apprécier ce vin mi-corsé à corsé. Une très belle valeur.
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4/28/2012 - ckinv368 wrote: 91 Points
Some notes of spice and green pepper on the nose. Dark dark chocolate with some spice on the palate that lasts and lasts.
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4/28/2012 - wineismylife Likes this wine: 91 Points
DAWGS April 2012 - South Africa! (Classic Wine Storage, Addison, TX): WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, dark chocolate and plum. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and dark plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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11/15/2010 - bordeaux4wino wrote:
This sophisticated "Right Bank"-styled Bordeaux blend debuted in the 2004 vintage as a complement to De Toren's legendary "Left Bank"-styled Fusion V. A higher proportion of Merlot makes this delicious red softer and more approachable in its youth than its blockbuster sibling. It delivers intense aromas and flavors of plum, dark berries, and spicebox with classic notes of tobacco, graphite, and leather. Ready to drink soon, but you could cellar this for a little bit.
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8/23/2010 - hutch wrote: 89 Points
Walker Trade Show (Newport): Classy. Great fruit. Well balanced. Nice bottle of wine. not funky at all, but well structured as well.
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5/17/2009 - martcouz wrote: 88 Points
Beau vin d'Afrique du Sun à assemblage Bordealais. Même ceux qui ne trippent pas sur l'Afrique du Sud pourront apprécier ce vin mi-corsé à corsé. Une très belle valeur.
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