An array of stone fruit mingles with citrus leaf, a whiff of vanilla, spice and a subtle florality on the nose. On entry, the palate is tangy and lively but also creamy and broad. Instantly apparent are the nectarine, peach and citrus flavours, with an interesting pithy grip of texture and a savouriness too. There’s a lovely harmony of acid succulence with rich, understated, almost nutty oak support. The well-knit wood just brackets and cradles the fruit rather than dominating it.
Elegant and composed with good poise, there’s a tasty spice and vanilla note that makes itself felt on the lengthy, rewarding aftertaste. Superb complexity and apparent effortlessness make it all too easy to drink.
Elegant and composed with good poise, there’s a tasty spice and vanilla note that makes itself felt on the lengthy, rewarding aftertaste. Superb complexity and apparent effortlessness make it all too easy to drink.
The fruit was harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks.The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice settled overnight before racking the following day.
Spontaneous fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks (65%) and a combination of older French oak foudre and 4th fill 300ℓ barrels. The wine was matured on the lees for 12 months before being blended and bottled.
Winemaker: Dawie Botha
Spontaneous fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks (65%) and a combination of older French oak foudre and 4th fill 300ℓ barrels. The wine was matured on the lees for 12 months before being blended and bottled.
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.
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.
