Anthonij Rupert

Optima Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.127 ratings

9.14 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

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Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Under powered might be good w bottl

Under powered might be good w bottl

1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2014

9.8

Amazing blend. Would have sworn it was aged Bordeaux in a blind tasting. Delicious.

Amazing blend. Would have sworn it was aged Bordeaux in a blind tasting. Delicious.

Apr 20th, 2018

8.9

Was good

Was good

Jul 30th, 2015

8.8

Complec structure and smooth tannins. A bit too bold for the setting, but definitely the most age-worthy wine I have tasted so far

Complec structure and smooth tannins. A bit too bold for the setting, but definitely the most age-worthy wine I have tasted so far

Jan 16th, 2015

9.0

Really enjoyed this Bordeaux blend. Taking a couple bottles back with us

Really enjoyed this Bordeaux blend. Taking a couple bottles back with us

Nov 26th, 2014

9.1

One of the top 10 wines of South Africa

One of the top 10 wines of South Africa

Nov 21st, 2014

9.0

Lovely build. Quite young still.

Lovely build. Quite young still.

Nov 15th, 2014

8.7

Nico had this 9 years ago

Nico had this 9 years ago

Jul 9th, 2015

Sommelier Georgian Room at The Cloister Sea Island

9.0

Jacob had this 10 years ago

Jacob had this 10 years ago

Feb 7th, 2015

Master Sommelier

8.9

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jason had this 10 years ago

Oct 18th, 2014