Optima - Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Optima - Anthonij Rupert WyneIn the glass, the Optima from the pen of Anthonij Rupert Wyne reveals a dense purple color. With a bit of side lay, the wine glass reveals a charming garnet red hue at the rims. Swiveling the glass, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, evident in distinct church windows at the rim of the glass. The first nose of Optima flatters with of blueberries, mulberries and blackberries. The fruity hints of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances. On the palate, Anthonij Rupert Wyne's Optima opens delightfully dry, grippy and aromatic. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with only 2.2 grams of residual sugar. With its present fruit acidity, the Optima is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this well storable from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape finally inspires with beautiful length. Again, hints of mulberry and blueberry show. Vinification of the Optima from Anthonij Rupert Wyne The basis for the powerful Optima from the Western Cape are grapes from the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The fact that the Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes thrive under the influence of a warm climate has an influence on the ripening of the grapes that cannot be dismissed. This manifests itself, among other things, in particularly well ripened grapes and rather high alcohol content in the wine. After harvesting, the grapes are taken to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in large wood at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Optima is aged for several months in French oak barrels. The aging in oak barrels is followed by a long aging in bottle, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food recommendation for Anthonij Rupert Wyne Optima This South African red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to stuffed peppers, lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs or boeuf bourguignon. Awards for the Optima from Anthonij Rupert Wyne This wine from Western Cape not only inspires us, no also renowned critics already awarded it. Among the reviews are for the 2017 vintage Tim Atkin Master of Wine - 90 points