Anthonij Rupert

Optima Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1128 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

Brandon had this 6 years ago

Brandon had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2018
Percy Mathebula

Fantabulous!!!

Fantabulous!!!

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Under powered might be good w bottl

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

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

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2014
Joe D'Angelo

Well done with an almost Chinon-like character

Well done with an almost Chinon-like character

Nov 21st, 2015
Yash Gala

Deep, fruity blackberries well rounded noticeable tanins. Labeled online as a cab sauv blend. Almost shiraz-y to me. So good when young, wonder how the aged ones would be.

Deep, fruity blackberries well rounded noticeable tanins. Labeled online as a cab sauv blend. Almost shiraz-y to me. So good when young, wonder how the aged ones would be.

Jun 20th, 2024
Lenya Ehrmann

Light fruit, spicy dry

Light fruit, spicy dry

Mar 25th, 2024
Starn Max

Top wine

Top wine

May 25th, 2019
Christophe Lamy

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.

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
Alden Sorenson Derr

Spice taste. Earthy. Full bodied. Brought back from South Africa.

Spice taste. Earthy. Full bodied. Brought back from South Africa.

Jul 22nd, 2018