2025 Protea Rosé, Anthonij Rupert Wyne
Western Cape, South Africa
Turkish Delight at Sunset
Softly fragrant, bright and full of easy charm, this is rosé with a little more body and personality than the pale-and-forgettable crowd. Strawberry and raspberry lead the way, joined by a gentle floral note and a fresh citrus tang that keeps everything lively and lifted. The palate is juicy and succulent, with rounded berry fruit, a touch of compote richness, and even a faint suggestion of Turkish Delight, giving the wine a slightly exotic twist. Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, it has real presence without ever losing its ease.
For when: the plates are light, the weather is warm, and the bottle needs to disappear with suspicious speed.
Pairs with: grilled prawns, tomato salads, charcuterie, or something salty in the late afternoon sun.
If this wine were a place: a warm Cape terrace at dusk, with pink light in the sky and the first evening breeze beginning to move.
The Protea range sits within the Anthonij Rupert portfolio and is made to capture a brighter, more approachable expression of the Western Cape. The 2025 Rosé is a blend of six varieties, including Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Shiraz and Malbec, and spends several months on fine lees to build a little extra texture and shape. That combination gives the wine its particular appeal, generous in fruit, but still fresh, polished and effortlessly drinkable.
Whats in the bottle
Blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Shiraz and Malbec