Dark fruit intensity meets delicate finesse in this beautifully crafted Cabernet Franc from Franschhoek’s acclaimed Anthonij Rupert Wines. Aromas of ripe blueberry and black cherry are lifted by a whisper of violet and graphite. On the palate, lush black cherry and plum flavors unfold with layers of cocoa, spice, and a touch of oak, evoking the richness of Black Forest gateaux. Fine-grained tannins and subtle oak integration provide polish and poise, finishing long and satisfyingly dry. A superb example of South African Cabernet Franc - refined, restrained, and cellar-worthy.
In 2020, cooler ripening conditions preserved freshness and intensified flavor. Hand-harvested berries from Franschhoek and Groenekloof were double-sorted and gravity-fed into wood fermenters. After a natural fermentation and gentle maceration, the wine matured for 24 months in 50% new French oak and was bottled unfiltered, then aged in bottle for 3 years to ensure complexity and elegance.
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Anthonij Rupert Wines was founded on the farm L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001, the farm was taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003. It was Johann Rupert who constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility on the estate, and the beginnings of what was to become a sprawling enterprise with a focus on terroir specific wines.
