Brut Rose Vintage

Veal, Pork, Game (deer, venison), Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry

Anthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert who passed away in 2001 the farm was eventually taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003 and the brand named after him. It was Johann Rupert who constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility catapulting the farm into a prestigious wine estate and the beginnings of what is now a sprawling enterprise. The focus is on terroir specific wines and therefore the ranges are made from a number of sites. Each site offers optimum varietal specific growing conditions allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.

The growing season in 2020 at Elandskloof was cool and moderate, providing ideal conditions for Cap Classique. Situated at a high altitude, the vineyards experienced fresh winds and cooler temperatures, which helped the grapes mature slowly and develop refined, complex flavours. This vintage had an earlier harvest due to early flowering and fruit set, resulting in grapes with vibrant acidity which is perfect for producing quality Cap Classique.

After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine spent 36 months maturing on the lees before being disgorged. It was then allowed to rest under cork for an additional 3 months before release, ensuring optimal balance and complexity.

The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed at a ripeness of 18.5-19° Balling. Only the finest free-run juice was selected, left to settle overnight, and then separated from the lees for fermentation. Once the base wine was meticulously blended, it was bottled for secondary fermentation.