Anthonij Rupert Optima Blend Red Wine  (750 ml)

Anthonij Rupert Wyne - Optima - 750ml After a careful process of identifying the top terroir for each cultivar, sites were identified, assessed and then selected. Grapes were tested and tasted for ripeness by the winemakers on a daily basis. Vineyards were selected from different sites in the Western Cape where varietal was paired to a selected soil, climate and slope. In 2012, the grapes were handpicked in the early morning at 24.4 degree Balling, placed in lug boxes and transported in refrigerated trucks to the cellar. The grapes were then sorted on a double sorting table. After the cold-soaking, fermentation started and lasted for about 20 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225 litre new French oak barrels and 10 000 litre wooden tanks. The wines were made and aged separately for 18 months in�225�litre�French oak barrels (35% new oak). The wines were blended and aged for a further 6 months in barrel and tank and bottle-matured for 24 months before releaseFeatures:- Alluring spicy aromatic overlay to dark- This Wine is all about texture- Beautifully layered and harmonious- Refined and elegant throughout- Rich, plush and nuanced with an aftertaste that lingers- Berry and plum fruit with blackcurrant leaf and hint of cracked black pepper and violetSpecifications:- Size: 750ml- Weight: 1.19kg- Material: Glass- Alcohol by Volume: 14.25%- Country of Origin: South Africa- Warranty: Non-Returnable