Anthonij Rupert
From its home base on historic L’Ormarins wine farm beneath the jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein mountain in Franschhoek, Anthonij Rupert Wines has cast its net wide, across the length and breadth of the Cape winelands, in search of what it takes to make the finest wines this corner of the winemaking world has to offer.
Anthonij Rupert Merlot 2006An elegant mouthful of rich cocoa and ripe plum with hints of beetroot and earthiness. Structured and full yet with restraint obvious too. Fruit and oak are well meshed providing a long, sumptuous aftertaste. |
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Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2006Rooibos and buchu whiffs on the nose with peppery spice, plum and blueberry in the mouth. There's savoury black olive succulence with refined, dry tannins and plush texture too. A powerful yet restrained wine with a long aftertaste. |
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Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Surprising delicate floral nuances can be found on this richly fruited, powerful wine. Big and bold on the palate with berry/cherry compote and spicy flavours, there's a layered complexity and structure which adds interest. The fruit then takes on darker tones of licorice and tobacco leaf. Well judged oak and refined tannin contribute to the lengthy tail. A wolf in sheep's clothing... |
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Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2006Ethereal floral notes give way to savoury mocha spice and ripe berry fruit flavours. A lightly textured, smooth wine with dry, refined tannin and a lingering finish. |
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Anthonij Rupert Optima 2006Velvety spice, cocoa blue and black berry aromas. Sweet and appealing berry compote. Rich fruited plum and berry spice. Bold entry with a chocolately richness. Delicious! Restrained and elegant. Finesse... great blend, a tribute to its maker/grower. Well constructed. Lithe and elegant. Yummy and delicious. Good structure. |
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The Cape of Good Hope Van Lill & Visser Chenin Blanc 2010Boldly rich and ripe peach, apricot blossom nuances and toasted almond nuttiness too. A light floral honeysuckle perfume follows. The palate follows the bouquet with rich tangy apricot and peach flavour – again succeeded by a nutty oak sheen. Lively acid and some zesty lemon rind notes which make for a tangy mouthful with a touch of grass. Delicious and balanced with ample body. The flavours linger on the aftertaste. |
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The Cape of Good Hope Laing Semillon 2010Abundantly complex aromatics: lemongrass and lemon verbena with gooseberry and granadilla adding a tropical tang. There's a subtle highlight of elderflower with just a touch of thatch and twist of white pepper. Lively fresh zesty lemon and lime leaf entry which fills out rapidly onto a broad, textured and creamy palate. A rich mouthful, the tangy elderflower cordial note is picked up in its lovely balance of fruit and acid. Flinty, gravel minerality makes its presence felt on the long aftertaste. Loads of development potential ahead. |
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The Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2010Delicate aromatics shyly display themselves on this wine: white peach, lilies and just a hint of tangy apple and a light whiff of struck match. That delicacy carries through onto the palate – but there's power too. Fresh nectarine with a slight lemon/grapefruit edge vies with a creamy lees character. A gently textured wine with a light vanilla nuance. While there is undoubtedly wood adding structure, it is deftly handled and is hardly apparent to the tastebuds. Superb integration and great length of flavour. |
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The Cape of Good Hope Basson Pinotage 2008Instantly appealing sweet ripe red fruit and floral nose. Seductively floral – more petal and perfume than fruit. On the palate there is ample red berry fruit and yet it remains light bodied and quite delicate. Nutty tannins follow and make way for a chocolate/cocoa and mulberry finish. Good length, body and structure throughout, it is savoury with a light peppery bite and cinnamon spice twist. |
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The Cape of Good Hope Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot 2007A heady delight of plush dark chocolate and cocoa powder, cinnamon and clove spice interwoven with beautifully ripe blue and black berry fruit. Lurking underneath is a gentle floral, violet whiff. The nose's promise follows onto the tongue – with the same rich chocolate, cocoa, blue and black berry abundance. Adding to the textured whole is a woodspice nuttiness from the oak which is a touch charry at present. Good body and structure with commendable balance. The dark chocolate warmth lingers long. Delicious wine. |
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L'Ormarins Chardonnay 2009Citrus, almond and nutty flavours are well underlined by eight months of wood-ageing in French oak enhanced by a good natural acid and integrated wood. |
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L'Ormarins Port NVClassically constructed and generously built, this port displays sumptuous flavours of fruitcake, crushed spice and roasted nuts. |
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Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio 2011Both the nose and palate contain fresh crisp apple, nectarine and peachy fruit salad. There's a pineapple tang and creamy texture in the mouth. The balance between fruit and lively acidity is well maintained with a rich, tropical fruit aftertaste. |
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Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2008Hints of smokiness (cherry tobacco) combined with earthy mineral elements and rich fruit flavours such as prunes, apricots and peaches. This wine has an elegant tannin structure that ends softly with a slightly sweet sensation. |
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Terra del Capo Arné 2007Savoury black olive, white pepper and soy sauce aromatics.This is a big, bold wine with spicy red fruit, maraschino cherry richness and cashew nut creaminess. Firm structure and frame are enhanced by a dry, tannic grip. Seamless and well crafted it is elegant and genteel yet boasts a good, long finish. |
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Protea Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bold tropical fig and gooseberry aromas with floral, grassy note underneath. Gravelly flint entry onto the palate with a zesty lime cordial and white pepper bite. Crisp and fresh with typically lively acidity. Good length of flavour on a lean – but fruited – frame. |
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Protea Chenin Blanc 2010A somewhat shy nose which displays melon fruit with an undertone of fynbos. The taste makes up for the bouquet with a full, fruity tropical mouthful. Abundant peachy stone fruit and lemongrass with just a hint of honeyed ripeness. The acidity is lively but restrained. Fruited zesty aftertaste. |
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Protea Chardonnay 2009Lively aromas of Golden Delicious apple and vanilla wafer with a light floral edge. A rich, rounded mouthful, it shows similar spicy baked apple (tarte tatin) and citrus soufflé on a creamy, buttery base. The balance between fruit and acid is restrained yet lively and fresh. There's an undertone of leesy orange marmalade adding complexity. It finishes clean and dry with a lingering citrus aftertaste |
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Protea Shiraz 2009Smoky plum, blueberry, black olive and herbal whiffs on the nose. Ripe and soft-textured, the wine immediately impresses with its fruit quality – all black cherry and berries, juicy and succulent. There's spicy smoke and clove nuances that add interest. Chocolate too. Rich and velvety with good acidity and restrained use of oak. Delicious with good length of flavour. |
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Protea Merlot 2009Appealing savoury nose of mulberry, cocoa, oreganum and fynbos. Those dark berry flavours and rich cocoa notes are replicated on the palate. Although gentle in texture and with velvety tannins which make it glide sinuously over the tongue, there is a gutsy tar and earth grip anchoring it. Ripe fruit and restrained use of oak are obvious. A delicious, lingering wine. |
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Protea Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cassis and blackcurrant aromas with light floral and herbal nuances. Elegant and genteel in a toned, restrained way the wine is full of cassis, cocoa and tobacco leaf with a dry cranberry element. The grip is firm but gentle and the tannins are ripe and silky, reminiscent of a ballroom dancer in smooth flow. Soft textured but structured, the oak is deftly handled and adds to its length on the palate. |
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Protea Reserve Red 2009A blend of Mediterranean varietals with alluring plum nutmeg spice with a touch of liqourice and a faint hint of perfume. A plush texture with a long fruit and spicy finish. (Available in 1.5ltr) |
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