The Anthonij Rupert Optima offers a superb expression of a South African Bordeaux-style blend. This wine is crafted from hand-picked grapes sourced from select vineyards in Franschhoek and Darling. The blend delivers a complex nose of black berries, hedgerow fruit, and alluring mocha notes, intertwined with subtle baking spice and cedar.
The palate is luxuriously plush, rounded, and silky smooth. Dark fruitcake, black cherry, and pencil shavings layer the mouthfeel. Seamless integration of oak and ripe fruit defines the elegant structure. A firm yet balanced tannin profile carries through to a wonderfully long and rewarding finish. Anthonij Rupert Optima offers depth and complexity. It is approachable now but will comfortably reward cellaring for a decade or more.
The Optima consistently receives high praise. The 2020 vintage earned 92 Points from James Suckling and 90 Points from Tim Atkin MW. This prestigious wine pairs exceptionally well with a classic steak, roast lamb, or aged hard cheeses.
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