Timed Online Auction, 2 - 14 July 2025

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘The 2010 Z is a blend of 55% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It has an opulent, ripe, menthol-tinged bouquet whose hedonism could have derived from the Napa Valley—but it is well defined and very pure. The palate is full-bodied with ripe bold tannins that offer firm backbone and structure. This is showing better balance than the previous vintage, with expressive black plum and a touch of dark chocolate on the finish. Fine. I tasted two wines from Emil and Sonette Den Dulk's "De Toren" estate in the Polkadraai Hills and mighty fine they were too, exhibiting a little more finesse and sophistication than previous vintages.’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Dec 2012)

‘This well-crafted red shows alluring aromatics of black tea and singed anise, exhibiting a suave feel to the concentrated flavors of dark plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit. A singed alder spine runs through the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Jun 2013)

‘(55% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 14% cabernet franc, 12% malbec and 4% petit verdot; the malbec component was done in American oak): Good deep red-ruby. Pungent aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, truffle, chocolate and black pepper. Sweet and very ripe, with plush flavors of dark berries, truffle, tobacco, graphite and licorice. Finishes with serious, tongue-dusting tannins and excellent length. The Fusion V is the estate's Left Bank blend; this one is the Right Bank.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90/100 (May 2013)