Anthonij Rupert Blend

2016

Region: Franschhoek Valley
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Winemaker: Dawie Botha

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%
Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l
PH: 3.47
TA: 5.7


Color: Red
Varietals: Cabernet Franc (35%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (50%)
Merlot (15%)
Style: Dry
Type: Still
Category: Red wooded
Unit of Measure: 750 ml
Production: 12000 bottles
Price Code: E

Compote of red and black berry fruit dusted with baking spice on the nose. Lovely interplay of ripe, yet lively hedgerow and dark fruit with spice, bright succulence and a deeper, earthier cocoa note. Rounded, plush and rich, the wine is elegant, polished and statuesque. Seamless integration of fruit and sympathetic oak adds to the overall impression of harmony. Focused and long with a rewarding finish.

Production

Suitable for Vegetarians No
Suitable for Vegans No
Vineyard / Terroir / Climate With less rain and more difficult conditions, total wine grape production was lower than in 2015. Despite the drier weather, the vineyards remained healthy, producing smaller berries with high flavour concentration and good colour. Depth and subtle structure indicate a very promising vintage for the 2016 wines.
From Old Vines No

Certifications

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