Anthonij Rupert
Merlot
Merlot 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
The nose offers up mellow blueberry fruit tinged with cinnamon spice and a light, turned earth note. Spiciness follows to the palate with berry- and black cherry flavour that becomes more inky and deep. Velvety, smooth texture throughout with a tasty clove spice element which stays all the way to a long, dry finish.
Food Pairing
Springbok Pie.
