Anthonij Rupert

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon from Franschhoek, South Africa

R779

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Genteel, suave and refined, the nose i s complex, layered with cassis, earth, hint of herbs, black cherry and spice. That same elegance is found in the mouth, sleek, supple and velvety on entry. The next element to become apparent is the harmony and balance of the ripe cassis, black cherry and dark berry fruit with succulent acid freshness. Afterwards, the herb, tobacco leaf, cedar and nutty notes make themselves known, along with the appropriately firm angularity of the tannin frame provided by oak maturation. Thrilling, taut and energetic, it’s drinking well now but will comfortably handled a decade or more in bottle.

Cassis

Earth

Black Cherry

Tobacco Leaf

Upon arrival, the whole berries undergo a double-sorting process, including optical sorting, before being gravity-fed into a combination of stainless-steel and old oak fermenters. The berries are cold soaked for a few days, allowing the flavours to deepen before the must is slowly brought up to temperature. Fermentation begins naturally, by the vineyard’s own wild yeasts. Post fermentation, the wine is left on the skins for an extended maceration of up to five days, extracting further depth and complexity.

The 2021 vintage was marked by a late and steady growing season. A cold, wet winter provided good dormancy and replenished dam levels. Cool spring temperatures delayed but ensured even bud break, flowering, and fruit set. The moderate summer slowed ripening, pushing harvest about two weeks later than usual. February, typically the hottest month, was unusually cool, allowing gradual ripening with excellent flavour development and balanced acidity. With larger yields and concentrated flavours, the vintage is set to produce wines of depth and character, making it one to watch. For our 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon all the grapes were harvested from our Franschhoek vineyards on L’Ormarins Estate. The harvest begins with meticulous care, each grape is handpicked at the optimal ripeness and gently placed into small lug boxes. To preserve their pristine condition, the grapes are transported to the cellar in a refrigerated truck.

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.