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2020 Optima, Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Western Cape, South Africa

OPTIMA pays homage to the late Anthonij Rupert, whose dream was to make a Cape wine which could compete with the finest in the world.

Opulent but genteel and tempting violet-tinged soft black fruit abundance on the nose. The palate is all about texture: silky, velvety, smooth and simultaneously plush. Ripe plums, hedgerow fruit, cocoa, cedar and spice, cigar box flavours makes for an enveloping mouthful. Complex, elegant and beautifully integrated, the oak is seamlessly balanced with the fruit. Lingering and harmonious with not a single element out of place.

OPTIMA is a carefully selected blend of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon (36%), Cabernet Franc (32%), Merlot (30%) and Petit Verdot (2%) grapes.

Whats in the bottle
Grapes: 32% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot

£28.50
Taxes included.
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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.

The wines were made and aged separately for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels (30% new oak) before being blended and bottled.

Producer
Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Country
South Africa

Grape
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Size
750ml

Region
Western Cape

Types
Red Wine

Vintage
2018

Sub-Region
Franschhoek

2020 Optima, Anthonij Rupert Wyne

£28.50

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