Anthonij Rupert
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc from Franschhoek, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Anthonij Rupert
Anthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert who passed away in 2001 the farm was eventually taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003 and the brand named after him. It was Johann Rupert who constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility catapulting the farm into a prestigious wine estate and the beginnings of what is now a sprawling enterprise. The focus is on terroir specific wines and therefore the ranges are made from a number of sites. Each site offers optimum varietal specific growing conditions allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.
Description
Alluring notes of cocoa, spice, graphite and dried lavender with a hint of roasted nuts are found on the nose. Subtle black cherry, plum and chocolate flavours mingle on a soft, supple and sleek palate. It’s a wine which is cohesive and elegant as well as powerful and muscular. There are layers of flavour which only reveal themselves after lingering longer. It’s re- strained and polished with the oak seamlessly integrated with the fruit profile. Long, rewarding and statuesque, a good example from a great vintage, which will surely age with distinction.
Food Pairing
Ideal with lamb, veal or sage butter pasta.
