Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $40.83Original CHF 33.75 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 5-12, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details Our 2020 Syrah grapes were hand-picked with care and placed into small lug boxes before being transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks to preserve their freshness. Each berry was carefully sorted by an optical sorter, so only the best entered the fermentation vessels. Fermentation took place in both stainless steel and concrete tanks to bring out the distinct characteristics of the Syrah. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and immediately transferred to barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place. For added depth, we kept the wine on the gross lees for about six months before racking it off and returning it to barrels for further aging. Maturation occurred in 225L French oak barriques, with a small portion in new oak, adding layers of complexity and a hint of smokiness. Only 19 barriques were produced for the 2020 vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy plum, dark fruit compote, perfumed
Palate: supple, smoothly rounded, comforting, rich plum, ripe plum, blackberry, blueberry, pepper, herbs, earthiness, cigar box, spice nuance
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 12-13, 2018
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-liter
Production Details All of the berries used to make this wine were sorted using an optical sorting machine to ensure that only the best quality was used throughout the making of the Anthonij Rupert Syrah. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and concrete tanks. After fermenting dry on the skins, the wine was pressed and immediately transferred to a barrel. The process of malolactic fermentation was finished off in the barrel. The wine was aged on the gross lees for about 6 months before being racked and returned to the barrel. The maturation took place in 225-liter French oak barrels, with a small percentage of new oak. This adds complexity and a hint of smokiness to the wine.
Tasting Notes
peppery spice, blue fruit, black fruit, dried herb, fynbos, ripe plum, blueberry, licorice, herbs
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 14-15, 2017
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The 2017 harvest came in slightly more than anticipated. Despite being another hot and dry year, the impact of the drought was lessened by milder night temperatures throughout the growing season and the absence of heat waves during harvest. The vineyards were healthier due to the dry weather conditions, and smaller berries were produced with good colour and flavour concentration. An optical sorting machine was used to ensure that only the best berries were selected to be crushed and fermented for the Anthonij Rupert Syrah. A combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks was used for fermentation. Once fermented completely dry, the skins and the must is pressed in our basket press and transferred to the barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on the gross lees for an additional six months before being tracked and returned to the barrel. A small portion of new 225L French oak barrels was used for maturation of about 18-24 months. Our extended barrel maturation and selection of oak allow for more mid-palate depth and a hint of smokiness and spice on the finish.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, plum, fynbos
Palate: spicy, blueberries, graphite, ink, cocoa powder
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 3 February 2015 - 17 February 2015
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Warmer weather in August and a dry and windy summer led to one of the healthiest seasons in years. Cooler weather than usual in February and lower temperatures at night during this time contributed towards good colour and intense flavour. 2015 will be a vintage to remember and great wines are expected from this vintage. All of the grapes are harvested from L'Ormarins, Franschhoek. These vines are planted in the echalas, or also known as 'Stok-by-paaltjie' trellising system. Fermented in Stainless steel tanks to preserve the beautiful fruit component of this particular cultivar. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel and racked off the leas thereafter. Wine was aged for 18 to 20 months in 225L French oak barrels with a small percentage being new oak. This adds some good complexity and a touch of smokiness to the wine.
Tasting Notes
meaty black fruit, white pepper, smoke, sour plum, black cherry, soy sauce, bright spice, succulence
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 24-27, 2014
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Details 85% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak85%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are picked by hand, placed into small lug boxes and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks. In the cellar, the whole berries are manually double sorted and then gravity-fed into fermenters. Each batch is cold soaked for a few days and then slowly brought up in temperature. Fermentation takes place naturally in the barrel. The wines were aged for 18-24 months in 85% 225L new French oak barrels, bottled unfiltered and bottle-aged for 2 years.
Tasting Notes
fynbos, black plum, vanilla spice, violets, plum, blueberries, ink, spice, mature oak
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $40.83Original CHF 33.75 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 9004
Email
Owner
Johann Rupert