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Anthonij Rupert Optima is a Bordeaux-style blend sourced from selected vineyards across South Africa’s Coastal Region. Influenced by decomposed granite soils and cooling maritime conditions, it reflects the winery’s pursuit of elegance, balance, and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in colour, Optima offers aromas of fruitcake, cedar, cocoa and a perfumed whiff of dried lavender. The palate is rich and velvety, with layers of blackberry, plum, and fine tannins leading to a long, refined finish.
Its ideal musical pairing is Verdi’s La Traviata Prelude — elegant, expressive, and beautifully composed.
Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled beef, game dishes, hearty stews, and mature cheeses.
Winemaker’s Note
Hand-harvested grapes are carefully sorted and fermented before maturing for 20 months in French oak barrels. The result is a polished, structured wine with depth and ageing potential.
Story
Anthonij Rupert Optima is a Bordeaux-style blend sourced from selected vineyards across South Africa’s Coastal Region. Influenced by decomposed granite soils and cooling maritime conditions, it reflects the winery’s pursuit of elegance, balance, and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in colour, Optima offers aromas of fruitcake, cedar, cocoa and a perfumed whiff of dried lavender. The palate is rich and velvety, with layers of blackberry, plum, and fine tannins leading to a long, refined finish.
Its ideal musical pairing is Verdi’s La Traviata Prelude — elegant, expressive, and beautifully composed.
Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled beef, game dishes, hearty stews, and mature cheeses.
Winemaker’s Note
Hand-harvested grapes are carefully sorted and fermented before maturing for 20 months in French oak barrels. The result is a polished, structured wine with depth and ageing potential.
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