Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021

Tendrils of spice add nuance and allure to a nose packed with black berries, hedgerow fruit and some mocha notes. The palate is plush, rounded and pillowy but layered with dark fruitcake flavour, black cherry, baking spice and pencil shavings too. The mouthfeel is complemented by its overall stature and regal refinement. Balanced with seamless integration of oak and ripe, rich fruit with lovely succulence and freshness as well. Complex, supple and silky smooth, the wine is ultimately simply delicious with a superbly long tail.

Tim Atkin MW: Multiple vintages have received high scores, including 90 points for the 2021 and 2019 vintages, and 89 points for the 2018 vintage.
Platter’s South African Wine Guide: The 2018 vintage received a 4.5 star rating, and the 2020 vintage also received 4.5 stars.
Wine Spectator: The 2009 vintage was awarded 90 points from this influential publication.

James Suckling: The 2013 vintage scored an outstanding 92 points.

Wines & Spirits Magazine: The 2018 vintage received 93 points.

R275,00

Alcohol
14.5%

Region
Franschoek, South Africa

Variety
37% Cab Sauv, 28% Cab Franc, 29% Merlot, 6% Malbec

More Information - Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021

The wine is a Bordeaux-style blend, typically including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The exact percentages vary by vintage, but it is driven by Cabernet Franc.

Tim Atkin MW: Multiple vintages have received high scores, including 90 points for the 2021 and 2019 vintages, and 89 points for the 2018 vintage.
Platter’s South African Wine Guide: The 2018 vintage received a 4.5 star rating, and the 2020 vintage also received 4.5 stars.
Wine Spectator: The 2009 vintage was awarded 90 points from this influential publication.

James Suckling: The 2013 vintage scored an outstanding 92 points.

Wines & Spirits Magazine: The 2018 vintage received 93 points.

Back Story & Wine Information

Foundation and Legacy: The story begins on the historic L’Ormarins farm in Franschhoek, originally owned by Anthonij Rupert. After his untimely death in 2001, his brother Johann took over the estate in 2003.