Anthonij Rupert

Optima Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1125 ratings

9.112 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Brandon Hamilton

9.1

Brandon had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2018

Percy Mathebula

9.4

Fantabulous!!!

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Under powered might be good w bottl

1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2014

Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.7

I'm incredibly impressed with this wine. I should probably stop drinking

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2014

Joe D'Angelo

9.1

Well done with an almost Chinon-like character

Nov 21st, 2015

Lenya Ehrmann

9.5

Light fruit, spicy dry

Mar 25th, 2024

Starn Max

9.3

Top wine

May 25th, 2019

Christophe Lamy

9.0

Ruby red. Earth, cherry, musk. Cherry, liquorice, light black pepper. Red fruit in the mouth. Smooth mouthfeel. High acid, some front tannin left that are well integrated. Good little wine.

Mar 5th, 2019