2019 Protea Shiraz, Anthonij Rupert Wyne

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 it would seem obvious that the brand is made up of an impressive portfolio of farms representing the best in grape-producing locations. The portfolio is made up of L`Ormarins situated in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland and Altima in isolated Elandskloof. Individually each site offers optimum varietal-specific growing conditions, allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.

Alcoholic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks, preserving the complexity of bright red fruit. After fermenting dry on the skins, the wine was pressed and malolactic fermentation was completed in tank. The wine was racked off the lees and aged for about a year on a variety of French oak staves.

Producer
Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Protea

Country
South Africa

Grape
Shiraz

Size
750ml

Region
Western Cape

Types
Red Wine

Vintage
2019

Sub-Region
Swartland