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Anthonij Rupert Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksriver Syrah 2017

Gentle herbaceous base note of dried lavender underpins more typical fynbos, blue and black fruit on the nose.
A structured, elegant yet powerful wine, the palate delivers black cherry, plum and dried herb flavours with a subtle punctuation of black pepper. Layered and complex, the ripe fruit is both succulent and beautifully integrated with the oak, which adds a light, dry tannin frame. The finish is long and refined.

variety : Shiraz [ 95% Syrah; 4% Carignan; 1% Grenache ]
winemaker : Mark van Buuren
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fragrant  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2023 Platter's Wine Guide - 4 Stars
  
in the vineyard : This wine was produced from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, which is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains on the Malmesbury side. These vineyards are planted on schist and clay soils on the Southern and Western slopes of the farm.
about the harvest: Harvest yield was slightly higher than initially expected even with 2017 being the second consecutive dry and hot year.
in the cellar : Fermentation took place in a combination of Italian concrete (Nico Velo) and Stainless steel tanks, with each fermentation vessel contributing to the finesse and bright fruit evident in this wine. The wine was aged in 225L, French oak barrels for approximately 10 to 12 months. No new oak was used for aging this wine.
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Anthonij Rupert Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksriver Syrah 2018
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