ANTHONIJ RUPERT, Cabernet Franc, 6x75cl

🍷 Anthonij Rupert, Cabernet Franc
South Africa | Western Cape | Red Wine
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Style: Bold | Structured | Elegant

🌟 A standout expression of Cabernet Franc from the Cape — polished and powerful, yet graceful, with the varietal’s hallmark aromatic lift and savoury complexity.

👁️ In the Glass:
Deep garnet with ruby edges — intense and vibrant.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and expressive, showing wild herbs, graphite, capsicum, and dried flowers. Layers of dark cherry, plum, cigar box, and cedar unfold with aeration.

🍷 On the Palate:
Silky entry with ripe black fruits, cassis, and mulberry. The mid-palate is savoury and earthy, framed by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Complex hints of crushed herbs, dark chocolate, and pencil shavings carry into a persistent, refined finish.

🍽️ Food Pairing:
Perfect with venison, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, or chargrilled vegetables.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
5–10 years of cellar potential, gaining finesse and aromatic complexity over time.

💎 Why You’ll Love It:
A rare varietal bottling that shows how well Cabernet Franc thrives in the Cape’s diverse terroirs. Both characterful and polished — ideal for lovers of Right Bank Bordeaux or Loire reds, looking for a South African twist.