Private Cuvée

Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Oysters/Sushi

Altima Estate is located in Elandskloof, a 5 km-wide isolated valley north of Villiersdorp, surrounded by a mountain range rising 1km above the valley floor. The valley’s steep topography, combined with the overshadowing mountains, results in a distinctly cool continental climate. Quartz sandstone from the Table Mountain Sandstone group appears against the higher-lying mountains. The main soil type found on the farm is good decomposed shale from the Malmesbury group. This unique site produces fruit with high natural acidity and low pH levels, which contribute to the wine’s ageing potential. The 2017 vintage followed the second consecutive year of drought in the Cape, with low rainfall and warm conditions throughout winter and spring. Despite the ongoing dryness, vine health remained stable, with low disease pressure and naturally lower vigour. Cooler night temperatures during the growing season, along with the absence of major heatwaves in February, supported even ripening and preserved natural acidity, crucial for Cap Classique base wines. The dry conditions led to smaller berries and tighter bunches, concentrating flavour and structure. Yields were slightly above early expectations, with fruit showing freshness, purity, and strong acid balance. The 2017 Cap Classique’s are marked by finesse and definition, offering vibrant citrus, green apple, and mineral notes with a fine, linear palate structure. A classical year for premium sparkling wine production.

After secondary bottle fermentation, the wine was aged for an additional 93 months on the lees before being disgorged. The wine remained under cork for 6 months after disgorgement before being released.

Produced at Franschhoek’s Anthonij Rupert Cap Classique Cellar, La Garonne. The grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The best juice (Tête de Cuvée) from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was settled overnight before being racked off the lees and fermented, 21% were barrel fermented and kept in barrel for 12 weeks. Only the finest fermented base wine, distinguished by finesse and elegance, was selected.

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.