2020 Anthonij Rupert 'Protea' Merlot
Regular price £13.99 Sale price £11.99 Save 14%Tasting Notes
Vibrant black cherry and plum aromas with a hint of tomato plant and dark chocolate. The wines has instant appeal with soft, squish, succulent dark fruit with a light tobacco leaf edge. Ample plum and cherry with spice highlights and deeper earth- and cocoa notes below. Softly textured but with a supportive structure and frame. Lovely, generous ripe-fruited finish.
In the Vineyard
About the Harvest
The Merlot grapes were harvested by hand at 24.8° Balling.
In the Cellar
After de-stemming and crushing the wine is transferred to 10 000 French oak tanks and 10 000 L stainless steel tanks. Fermentation on the skins takes place at 26°C for about 15 days. The wine is drained from the skins and pressed. The free-run juice and press juice are aged separately and blended after 8 months. Maturation takes place in 225 L 2nd- and 3rd –fill French oak barrels and also on new French oak staves in tanks for about 8 months.
History
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 it would seem obvious that the brand is made up of an impressive portfolio of farms representing the best in grape producing locations. The portfolio is made up of L`Ormarins situated in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland and Altima in isolated Elandskloof. Individually each site offers optimum varietal specific growing conditions, allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.
Specifications
Year | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Merlot |
Country | South Africa |
Alcohol content
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13.75% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.3 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | Ready to enjoy now but will keep 3-4 years too. |
Food Matching |
Ostrich with plum sauce |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Origin | Darling, Paarl, Robertson |
Appellation | WO Western Cape |

2020 Anthonij Rupert 'Protea' Shiraz
Regular price £13.99 Sale price £11.99 Save 14%Tasting Notes
Appealing plum-, black fruit- and spice aromas with a soft smoky nuance. Bright, juicy entry to the mouth with the same black fruit, plum and spice flavours apparent. The subtle brush of smoke is also discernible. Easy drinking and soft-textured, the wine is medium-bodied and eminently quaffable.
In the Vineyard
About the Harvest
The Shiraz grapes were harvested by hand at 24,5 Balling.
In the Cellar
After de-stemming and crushing, the wine is transferred into 10 000L French oak tanks and 10 000L stainless steel tanks. Fermentation on the skins takes place at 26°C for about 15 days. The wine is drained from the skins and the skins pressed. The free-run and press-wine are aged separately and blended after 8 months. Maturation takes place in tanks with tight-grain French oak staves and 3rd-fill barrels for about 10 months.
History
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 it would seem obvious that the brand is made up of an impressive portfolio of farms representing the best in grape producing locations. The portfolio is made up of L`Ormarins situated in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland and Altima in isolated Elandskloof. Individually each site offers optimum varietal specific growing conditions, allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.
Specifications
Year | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Shiraz |
Country | South Africa |
Alcohol content
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14% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.5 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | 3-5 years after release |
Food Matching |
Black pepper steak with brandy cream sauce. |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Origin | Franschhoek Valley |
Appellation | WO Western Cape |

2020 Ukraine Villa Tinta Odesa Black
Regular price £12.99 Sale price £11.04 Save 15%Ukrainian Odesa Black - the wine that can be found only in the Black Sea region, is the most common for this variety!
Tasting Notes
The color is from red to dark red with a ruby tint. The wine reveals the aromas of spices, plum jam, red pepper, leather notes. The taste is complex, velvety, full and silky with pleasant tannins in the aftertaste.

History
Vine-growing and wine-making farm “Vynhol Oksamytne” was founded in 1998 in the village of Velvet of the Bolhrad district of the Odesa region on the territory where Count Davydov’s vineyard chateau was located 120 years ago.
For more than 15 years, our winery produced wines familiar to many consumers, bottled under the brands of other well-known brands. Since 2017, the company has decided to enter the Ukrainian market with its own brands.
This is how Villa Tinta® – a collection of dry ordinary wines from local and European grape varieties, Tintarella® – sparkling wines made using Sharma technology and Tinta® – semi-sweet blended wines appear. In 2018, our company, together with the winemakers of the Yalpug valley, participated in the creation of one of the first PDO Yalpug geographical indications in Ukraine for wines from the Odessa Black and Sukholimansky varieties and the PGI of the same name for wine from European grape varieties.
Terroir
Our wine is for the inquisitive, for seekers, for those who want to discover a new taste and aroma for themselves, feel the sunny warmth of the south and the unique wine-growing area of Lake Yalpug (located in Danube Bessarabia). Because all power is always in the search. We believe that the quality of the grapes largely determines the difference of the wine in the bottle. Working in the vineyards every day in the rhythm of the seasons: from pruning the vines to harvesting the grapes, we strive to reveal the full potential of the Yalpug Lake Valley terroir, combining the age-old winemaking traditions of our region and modern technologies, constantly improving the production process of our wines.
Today, our company owns its own 550 hectares of vineyards and has partnerships with many local winegrowers, processing grapes from more than 600 hectares of vineyards. Selecting the most adapted to the conditions of our microclimate, we gathered a large collection of European and local grape varieties, becoming one of the largest producers of grapes and wines from Muscat, Odesa Black and Cabernet Sauvignon in Ukraine.
A large number of sunny days, loamy soils, control of the load on the vine, manual harvesting of grapes, minimum delivery time “from the bush to the press” create a quality wine of guaranteed origin.
Specifications
Year | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Saperavi |
Country | Ukraine |
Alcohol Content | 13% |
Units of Alcohol per bottle | 9.75 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Food Matches | Delicious with red meats |
Allergy Info | Contains sulphites and no other allergens |
Origin | Black Sea |
Appellation | Ukraine |




2022/2023 Anthonij Rupert 'Protea' Chenin Blanc
Regular price £13.99 Sale price £11.99 Save 14%
Tasting Notes
Fresh enticing aromas of apple, white pear and summer fruits are supported by gentle floral notes that invite you in for more. The palate is clean and refreshing, with succulent flavours of white peach and kiwi fruit vying for dominance. Crispy apple, pear and nectarine flavours are also present and beautifully balanced with a firm, fresh acidity which lingers seamlessly in a long finish
In the Vineyard
About the Harvest
The wine spent time on the lees in stainless steel tanks, before being blended and bottled.
In the Cellar
The grapes were handpicked during the early morning hours at optimal ripeness and transported to the cellar. The fruit was both de-stemmed and whole bunch pressed and the juice was settled overnight. All parcels were kept separate and racked into fermentation with selected yeast strain cultures.
History
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 it would seem obvious that the brand is made up of an impressive portfolio of farms representing the best in grape producing locations. The portfolio is made up of L`Ormarins situated in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland and Altima in isolated Elandskloof. Individually each site offers optimum varietal specific growing conditions, allowing Anthonij Rupert Wyne to adhere to the requirements of their different brands.
Specifications
Year | 2022/2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Chenin Blanc |
Country | South Africa |
Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | White Wine |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Food Matching | Perfect with White Fish, Soft Cheese, Seafood and Salmon |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Origin | Paarl |
Appellation | WO Western Cape |

2021 Paolo Leo Planerosse Nero di Troia
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Full-bodied and well balanced, whilst displaying elegance in a glass!
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with violet tinges; pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit, currant jam and raspberries with hints of plum and black pepper; full-bodied, well balanced and fresh. Medium long fnish, with a fruity and spicy aftertaste.

Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days; fermentation with selected yeasts and malolactic fermentation. Maturation takes place in stainless steel vessels for 3 months.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Nero di Troia |
Country | Italy |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Units of Alcohol |
10.1 units
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Type | Red Wine |
Food Matches |
An excellent choice with roasts, game, cheeses and cured meats; first courses with intense and well seasoned sauces.
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Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
Region | Puglia |
Appellation | IGP Salento |
