Anthonij Rupert

Optima Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.028 ratings

9.02 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

Top Notes For

9.1

Well done with an almost Chinon-like character

Well done with an almost Chinon-like character

Nov 21st, 2015

9.2

Gorgeous..Just one of South Africa's great wines..

Gorgeous..Just one of South Africa's great wines..

Nov 8th, 2017

9.1

Anthonij Rupert, Franshhoek, South Africa, 26/02/2016

Anthonij Rupert, Franshhoek, South Africa, 26/02/2016

Dec 18th, 2016

Eamon McAuliffe

9.0

Great wine, full of fruit with spices following through.

Great wine, full of fruit with spices following through.

Sep 29th, 2016

9.3

Well done Mr Rupert...Elegant , refined and suberbly balanced....

Well done Mr Rupert...Elegant , refined and suberbly balanced....

Jun 14th, 2016

Shannon Richter

8.6

Nice.

Nice.

Apr 16th, 2016

8.7

Dark, earthy, mineral flavored. This wine is different and and great change of pace.

Dark, earthy, mineral flavored. This wine is different and and great change of pace.

Apr 16th, 2016

9.0

Very very yummy ...

Very very yummy ...

Feb 21st, 2016

9.1

Oh so good!

Oh so good!

Jan 4th, 2016

8.8

2011 is a lighter Bordeaux blend ready to drink right now. Perfect weight for Italian food, very approachable.

2011 is a lighter Bordeaux blend ready to drink right now. Perfect weight for Italian food, very approachable.

Dec 20th, 2015