{"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. Cabernet Sauvignon brings backbone, Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift and graphite-like detail, and Merlot rounds out the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eLong and tapered, with lingering notes of dark berries, cocoa, cedar and gentle spice carrying through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240787206323,"sku":"RW1728BB20","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnthonijRupertBlend2017.jpg?v=1769509366","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/anthonij-rupert-blend-2017","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}