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Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
South Africa
Alcohol
14.0%
Overview
The historic L'Ormarins wine estate, established in 1694, are nestled beneath the jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein mountain, where the granite soils produce strong, expressive wines. It was out of this estate that Johann Rupert created Anthonij Rupert Wines, a tribute to his late brother. The wines of Anthonij Rupert are a true representation of this larger than life individual: big, with bold flavors that will leave a lasting impression! Deep ruby red in color, followed by delicate violet aromas overlaid with characteristic cassis and tobacco leaf typical of this varietal, both of which define the elegant, layered palate in this particular example of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aging
Aged for 18 to 24 months in 90% new French oak, bottled unfiltered and bottle aged for 24 months.
Fermentation
Each batch of grapes is cold soaked for a few days and then slowly brought up in temperature. Fermentation takes place naturally in barrel.
Winemaker
Johann Rupert
Tasting Notes
Style
Complex, Medium-bodied
Flavor
Black Currant, Blackberry, Chocolate, Raspberry
Aroma
Gentle, delicate nose with herbaceous black currant leaf, cassis, violet, black cherry and subtle hints of chocolate.
Taste
The wine is fresh, juicy and vibrant with red and black berry fruit at the forefront. Subtle cocoa and spice come through as well. Classic cabernet in character, it is structured with a firm backbone of refined tannins from well-integrated oak.