Anthonij Rupert
Merlot
Merlot from Franschhoek, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
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
Black Forest gateau aromas and deep plum aromas with spice hints are present on the nose. The palate is plush and enveloping, with black cherry, plum, and understated spice notes. rounded, soft, and velvety textured, but with a core of ripe, dark fruit. The oak is beautifully integrated and supportive without being dominant. Elegant, refined, and well structured, the wine is a good reflection of an excellent vintage, despite being in the middle of a drought. Long and rewarding tail.
Food Pairing
Springbok Pie.
