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On the palate, it offers a succulent and fresh entry, evolving into a sleek, sinewy, and powerful profile with a lithe muscularity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ormarins","offers":[{"title":"Blend \/ Red","offer_id":45027156459699,"sku":"RW2123NX01","price":189.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/terra-del-capo-arne-2021.jpg?v=1758701188"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-cabernet-franc-2010","title":"Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthonij 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. The Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2010 is rich and ripe in the mouth yet displays elegance and refinement. The same spicy fruitcake and cedar flavours mingle with a forest floor and cocoa powder note. Gentle floral lilt at the tail end of a long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027162620083,"sku":"RW1028CF02","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/anthonij-rupert-cabernet-franc-2010.jpg?v=1758701325"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-optima-2021","title":"Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthonij 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. The Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021 is a red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Tendrils of spice add nuance and allure to a nose packed with black berries, hedgerow fruit and some mocha notes. The palate is plush, rounded and pillowy but layered with dark fruitcake flavour, black cherry, baking spice and pencil shavings too. The mouthfeel is complemented by its overall stature and regal refinement. Balanced with seamless integration of oak and ripe, rich fruit with lovely succulence and freshness as well. Complex, supple and silky smooth, the wine is ultimately simply delicious with a superbly long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ormarins","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027524837555,"sku":"RW2128BR59","price":270.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/anthonij-rupert-optima-2021.jpg?v=1758709520"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-merlot-2020","title":"Anthonij Rupert Merlot 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. 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Packed with appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ormarins","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45038272184499,"sku":"RW2028ME51","price":489.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/12494-large_default.jpg?v=1762154145"},{"product_id":"terra-del-capo-pinot-grigio-2025","title":"Terra Del Capo Pinot Grigio 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eTerra Del Capo originates from the vineyards of Anthonij Rupert Wyne, a pioneering South African producer with a longstanding affinity for Italian grape varieties. 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The result is a wine that wears its origins lightly - approachable, bright and fruit-driven without unnecessary embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eColour: Pale straw with a glint of green; fresh and inviting in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eNose: Aromas of white peach, nectarine and melon are complemented by subtle citrus zest and a hint of flint-like minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003ePalate: Light-bodied and crisp, the palate delivers succulent stone fruit and green apple flavours with an energetic citrus drive. Acidity is bright but balanced, carrying soft textural weight from lees contact without sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eFinish: Clean and refreshing, with lingering notes of lemon zest and orchard fruit that make it easy to sip again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ormarins","offers":[{"title":"White Dry \/ White","offer_id":45075209748659,"sku":"WW2540PI02","price":99.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/WW2540PI02.jpg?v=1762215056"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-syrah-2019","title":"Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthonij 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. The Anthonij Rupert Syrah \/ Shiraz 2019 displays delicate hints of lavender that add interest to the nose which boasts poached plum, spice, dried herbs and polished oak. The mouth is rich and rounded with beautiful velvety smooth texture. All of which serves as a backdrop to the flavours of black fruits, plum compote, baking spices and herbs. A light sprinkling of pepper and fynbos adds vibrance while the oak is seamlessly meshed providing a frame for the whole mouthful of this delicious red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L'Ormarins","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45104455811251,"sku":"RW1928SH70","price":455.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/10934-large_default.jpg?v=1762156030"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-blend-2017","title":"Anthonij Rupert Blend 2017","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eThe 2017 Anthonij Rupert Wines Blend comes from the L’Ormarins estate in Franschhoek, where decomposed granite and Oakleaf soils, combined with cooling mountain influences, help produce structured, age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds. The estate’s approach leans toward precision rather than excess - careful vineyard selection, hand-harvesting, natural fermentation, and extended maturation are all used to let site and vintage speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eFruit for the Anthonij Rupert Blend is sourced primarily from selected Franschhoek vineyards, with each parcel vinified separately before final blending. The 2017 vintage was particularly favourable in the Cape, delivering concentrated fruit with firm natural acidity and refined tannin structure. The wine spent 24 months in French oak before extended bottle ageing prior to release, resulting in a wine that feels composed and mature without losing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eDeep ruby with a garnet edge, showing maturity and concentration in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eBlackcurrant, dark plum and black cherry lead the aromatics, followed by notes of cedar, cocoa powder, tobacco leaf and subtle fennel spice. There’s also a lifted floral note beneath the darker fruit profile that adds freshness and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eFull-bodied yet controlled, the palate combines ripe black fruit with savoury spice and fine oak integration. The tannins are firm but polished, giving structure without heaviness, while the acidity keeps the wine focused and energetic. 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The 2021 growing season was notably cool and extended, allowing for slower ripening, excellent flavour concentration and naturally balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert Wines has become known for combining modern cellar precision with a classical, age-worthy approach to winemaking. The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested, naturally fermented using wild yeasts and matured for 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by extended bottle ageing before release. The result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that leans toward elegance and structure rather than sheer power, showing both immediate polish and strong long-term ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eDeep ruby red with a dense garnet core and youthful purple edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eComplex aromas of cassis, black cherry and dark plum are layered with cedar, tobacco leaf and earthy spice. Subtle violet perfume, graphite and cocoa powder add further detail and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFull-bodied yet composed, with sleek dark berry fruit supported by fresh acidity and firm, finely structured tannins. Notes of cedar, tobacco and savoury herbs emerge through the palate, while the oak integration remains polished and restrained. The wine carries concentration without heaviness, maintaining clarity and energy throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eLong, dry and structured, with lingering cassis, cedar spice and graphite notes carrying through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301419671731,"sku":"RW2128CS75","price":810.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertCabernetSauvignon2021.jpg?v=1771838653"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-merlot-2021","title":"Anthonij Rupert Merlot 2021","description":"","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301420654771,"sku":"RW2128ME49","price":490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertMerlot2021.jpg?v=1771838752"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-syrah-2021","title":"Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2021","description":"","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301421703347,"sku":"RW2128SH90","price":490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertSyrah2021.jpg?v=1771838851"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-optima-2022","title":"Anthonij Rupert Optima 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eAnthonij Rupert Wines is based at the historic L’Ormarins Estate in Franschhoek, where heritage architecture, meticulous viticulture and modern cellar precision come together under the Rupert family wine portfolio. The estate draws on fruit from carefully selected vineyard sites across the Cape, matching grape variety to soil type and climate in pursuit of balance rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eOptima has become one of the producer’s flagship reds: a Bordeaux-inspired blend that consistently overdelivers in refinement and drinkability. The style bridges Old World structure with New World fruit generosity, using measured oak maturation and careful blending to create a wine that is polished, layered and reliable from vintage to vintage. For Anthonij Rupert Optima 2022, expect the cooler precision and classical line that strong Cape blends increasingly show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eDeep ruby with garnet depth and a youthful, vivid rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eBlackcurrant, dark plum and black cherry lead the aromatics, followed by cedar, cocoa, graphite and subtle baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with ripe dark fruit at the core and a smooth, composed texture. Fine tannins provide shape without aggression, while fresh acidity keeps the wine focused. Oak is present as structure and seasoning rather than sweetness, adding layers of cedar and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eLong and poised, finishing on cassis, pencil shaving, savoury herbs and lingering spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45382664585395,"sku":"RW2228BB24","price":275.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertOptima2022.jpg?v=1774427548"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-blend-2018","title":"Anthonij Rupert Blend 2018","description":"","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45435548238003,"sku":"RW1828BB25","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertBlend2018.jpg?v=1776237399"},{"product_id":"terra-del-capo-sangiovese-2023","title":"Terra Del Capo Sangiovese 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra del Capo is the Italian-inspired wine range produced by Anthonij Rupert Wyne\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Cape Winelands. The name, meaning “Land of the Cape”, reflects a philosophy of bringing classic Italian grape varieties and winemaking traditions into a South African context. The Sangiovese grapes are sourced from carefully selected vineyard sites in the Western Cape, where warm, dry growing conditions encourage full flavour development while retaining the variety’s naturally vibrant acidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking approach focuses on preserving varietal purity and drinkability. Gentle extraction and measured oak influence allow Sangiovese’s distinctive, red-fruited character, savoury complexity and food-friendly structure to remain at the forefront. The result is a wine that combines the freshness and accessibility of the Cape with the elegance traditionally associated with Italy’s most famous red grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear ruby red with youthful crimson highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry aromas lead the way, followed by subtle notes of dried herbs, spice, tobacco leaf and a touch of earthy complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-bodied and energetic, with flavours of sour cherry, red plum and redcurrant. Fine tannins provide structure without heaviness, while lively acidity keeps the wine fresh and engaging. 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