Delicate hints of lavender add interest to the nose which boasts poached plum, spice, dried herbs and polished oak. The mouth is rich and rounded with beautiful velvety smooth texture. All of which serves as a backdrop to the flavors of black fruits, plum compote, baking spices and herbs, seamlessly intertwined in an alluring melange which is so delicious and satisfying. A light sprinkling of pepper and fynbos adds vibrance while the oak is seamlessly meshed providing a frame for the whole mouthful. Cohesive, charming, poised and elegant with a wonderfully long yet lively tail.
All of the berries used in this wine were sorted using an optical sorting machine to ensure that only the best quality was utilised in the production of Anthonij Rupert Syrah. Fermentation occurred in a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks. After being fermented dry on the skins, the wine was pressed and immediately transferred to the barrel. Malolactic fermentation was finished in a barrel. The wine was left on the grapes for approximately 6 months before being racked and returned to the barrel for further ageing. Ageing occurred in 225-litre French oak barrels for 18 months with a minor percentage of fresh oak. This lends some richness and a hint of smokiness to the wine.
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Anthonij Rupert Wyne 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.
