Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Syrah

2020

Region: Swartland
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Winemaker: Vernon van der Hoven

Producer Information

Anthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm, L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, the farm was taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003 and the company renamed after him.

Johann Rupert constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, catapulting the farm into a prestigious wine estate and sprawling enterprise.

Wines are produced under 5 brands: Protea wines, Terra del Capo Italian varietal wines, Cape of Good Hope site specific wines and the Anthonij Rupert flagship range.

Wine Information

Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.9 g/l
PH: 3.54
TA: 5.8


Color: Red
Varietals: Shiraz (Syrah) (100%)
Style: Dry
Type: Still
Category: Red wooded
Unit of Measure: 750 ml
Production: 24500 bottles
Price Code: D

A mix of ripe, dark blue and black berries and plum fruit, brushed with spice and herbs. Succulent entry to the mouth with immediate plump, plush blueberry and plum. That rounded berry vibrance makes way for a squeeze of chalky tannin and dry oak grip which balances the fruit well. Lovely inky licorice adds intrigue. Suave, genteel and elegant with a glossy, smoothly varnished long farewell.

Awards

SA Shiraz Challenge Top 12 (Double Gold)
Platter's South Africa Guide (Gold)
James Suckling (Gold)

Production

Suitable for Vegetarians No
Suitable for Vegans No
Vineyard / Terroir / Climate This wine was produced from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, which is situated on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountains on the Malmesbury side. These vineyards are planted on schist and clay soils on the Southern and Western slopes of the farm. The prolonged drought South Africa experienced, resulted in lower yields and visibly smaller bunches. The 2018 vintage indicated promising wines with good fruit. Advantageously the drier weather resulted in healthy vines with little or no pests and disease.
From Old Vines No

Certifications

Product is Certifified Organic No
Product is Certifified Biodynamic No
Local Certifications
Is Fairtrade Certified No
Fairtrade Accreditation