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Product information "Anthonij Rupert Optima 2017"

The Anthonij Rupert Optima ensnares the nose with a complex and inviting bouquet of blackcurrants, blackcurrants, fragrant violets and lush earthy nuances. On the palate a sensationally silky and smooth drop opens up with delicious flavours of dark berry fruit, Christmas plum pudding, fragrant cigar box and lovely spices. Wonderfully balanced and graceful with good backbone and fine smoothness. Oak wood notes are perfectly integrated and rounded and end in a long and pleasantly soft finish.

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Treatment in the cellar

The malolactic fermentation took place in French 225 l barriques, in which the wines were matured separately for 18 months (35% new wood). Then blended, the finished cuvée was matured in barriques for another six months and then bottled. As one of the few producers, Rupertwines does not bring the wines to the market until they are ready to drink, which is why the Optima was also initially stored in the bottle for 24 months before being offered for sale.

Properties "Anthonij Rupert Optima 2017"
Alcohol % Vol: 14.0
acidity [g/l]: 5.8
age restriction: from 16 years
body / style: full bodied
bottle closure: cork
bottle size [liter]: 0,75
country of origin: South Africa
distributor: Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf
grape varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
main grape varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): 2026
pH value: 3.49
ratings: John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Robert Parker 89 Punkte, Tim Atkin 89/100
residual sugar: 2.4
serving temperature: 18
single varietal / blend: blend
type of bottling: Bottle
vinification and maturation: Barrique
vintage: 2017
wine colour: red
winemaker: Dawie Botha, Mark van Buuren, Vernon van der Hoven, Zanie Viljoen
wine region: Darling, Western Cape
wine style: dry
wine type: Red wine

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Wine Awards:
  • John Platter: 4.5 stars / 92 points
Awards of previous vintages:
  • Jahrgang 2016 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne