Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Description

A still red wine from South Africa, 14.5% ABV, produced by Anthonij Rupert. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 vintage. A Cabernet Sauvignon that embodies the elegance and sophistication of the South African terroir. Blackcurrant and cassis leaves vie for the top spot in the bouquet, complemented by a heady scent of violets. The palate is elegant and smooth, with understated elegance as the watchword. The flavors of perfectly ripe fruit tart are found alongside cassis and blackberry, cedar spice, and a deliciously subtle succulence that contributes to the warm and comforting texture. Aged for 24 months in 80% new French oak and then in bottle for an additional 24 months.

Details

Perfume

Blackcurrant leaves and cassis compete for the primacy of the bouquet with a heady violet scent.

Taste

The palate is elegant and suave, with understated elegance as the main feature. The flavour of perfectly ripe fruit cake comes through, along with cassis and bramble, cedar spice and a delicious subtle succulence that contributes to the warm and comforting texture.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Anthonij Rupert

From this winery

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. Read more

South Africa

Technical Sheet

Name	Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Type	Red still
Denomination	N/A
Vintage	2018
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country	South Africa
Region	South Africa
Vendor	Anthonij Rupert
Origin	Franschhoek
Soil composition	Decomposed granite.
Yield per hectare	7,000 kg/hectare
Harvest	The grapes are harvested by hand, placed in small crates and transported to the winery by refrigerated trucks.
Wine making	In the winery, the whole grapes are sorted using an optical sorter and then gravity fed into wooden fermenters. Each batch is cold-soaked for a few days and then slowly brought to temperature. Fermentation takes place naturally in the wooden vats.
Aging	The wines were aged for 24 months in 80% new French oak. After bottling, the wine is aged in the bottle for a further 24 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites