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ANTHONIJ RUPERT 'OPTIMA' RED BLEND 2020, South Africa

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$28.76 $39.95 In stock

Category: BORDEAUX BLEND

"Complex bouquet of fruitcake, cedar, cocoa and a perfumed whiff of dried lavender. Broad, fleshy and succulent with all of that the nose promises being delivered on the palate. Spice sprinkled cedar with rich dark fruitcake flavour. Wonderfully soft, rounded and silky palate that shows cohesion and refinement. Impressive density and concentration that doesn’t overwhelm. Nor does the oak used in the maturation of this impressive blend. Plush, comfortable and eminently rewarding with a lingering dry tail. 34% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. " - Producer

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Owen ★★★★★

The cedar and lavender on the nose gave way to a wonderfully smooth, spicy finish—exactly what I was hoping for. This red blend is broad and fleshy, just as described, and paired beautifully with a hearty stew.

Jason ★★★★★

The fruitcake and cocoa notes hit right away, with that fleshy mouthfeel carrying through to a long, spice-dusted finish. Perfect with a rare steak last night.

Ava N. ★★★★★

The cedar and dried lavender on the nose really set this apart from other red blends I've tried recently. That fleshy, succulent mouthfeel makes it dangerously easy to drink on its own.