Anthonij Rupert Optima 2006
Velvety 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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Stylish understatement of veteran brand; 05 demure, well weighted berry fruit amidst fine dry tannins, sappy finish. Yum... Cab s & f, merlot & p verdot. 2 yrs new Fr oak well assimilated. (Platter 2009) A cabernet sauvignon / merlot / cabernet franc blend in the classic claret style. Superb drinking! An intense wine, balancing red berries, crushed cherries and spice with hints of cinnamon and chocolate. Fruit aromas complement by hints of caramel backed by a firm tannin structure. Moves from L'Ormarins range. Merlot-cab combo in 2006, for the long haul: plush black fruit, leathery nuance, taut tannins, balanced & low - for line-up - 14.5% alc. 2 yrs Fr oak, 50% new. WO W Cape. (Platter 2011)
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