Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 1500ml | CHF 118.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Cabernet Franc20%
Malbec20%
Drinking Window 2025-2040
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite (tukulu and pinedene soil types), Gravel, 15+ soil types on estate
Elevation 200.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Volume 1,800 bottles
Bottles1,800
Production Details Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. Hand-harvested and hand-sorted. Gravity-fed cellar. Infrared aerial imaging used to identify highest-quality vines. Hand-pruned to 4 bunches per vine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark fruit, red fruit, plush spiciness, mineral
Palate: ripe fruit, lively acidity, silky tannins, concentrated, polished
Food Pairing red meats, rack of lamb, lamb shank, rich slow-cooked dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French oak predominantly, with a portion of Malbec in American oak
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Released from the cellar on 5 September 2024. Produced in South Africa's first gravity-fed cellar. Aged in a climatized barrel maturation room at 16 degrees Celsius and 80% humidity for 12 months using approximately 50% new and 50% second-fill 225-litre oak barrels. Sustainable vineyard practices, precision farming, careful fermentation, barrel selection, and blending are emphasized.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cranberry, cherry, purple fruits, graphite
Palate: fine-grained tannins, creamy texture, concentrated fruit, mouthwatering acidity
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon53%
Merlot17%
Malbec13%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window up to 20 years plus
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravel-rich soils
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
Barrel Size 225L
Serving Temperature 15-18°C · 59-64°F
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend. Aged in a climatized barrel room at 16 degrees Celsius and 80% humidity for 12 months in 225L French and American oak; the Malbec portion benefited from American oak. The official 2020 release article describes full-bodied, mouth-coating tannins, appetizing sweetness, and hallmark balanced acidity.
Tasting Notes
dark sour cherry, tobacco, aniseed, full-bodied, mouth-coating tannins, appetizing sweetness, well-balanced acidity
Food Pairing grilled lamb, roast lamb with garlic, rosemary, and a hint of honey lemon
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 points
Tim Atkin95 points
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details The official De Toren article describes Fusion V 2019 as a full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend and the highest-rated Fusion V vintage to date at the time of publication.
Tasting Notes
rich, round, comforting, blueberry, tart black cherry, cherry sours, silky textural tannins
Critics Ratings Greg Sherwood: 96 points
Greg Sherwood96 points
Tim Atkin95 points
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 1500ml | CHF 118.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3119
Email
Owner
De Toren Holding AG (Cedric Schweri, Daniel Mueller)
Cellarmaster
Albie Koch