The "Optima" from the Winery Anthonij Rupert is a seductive interplay of dark fruits and spices on the nose.

This seduction continues on the palate with aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and violet. Nuances of cedarwood, cocoa, and tobacco round off the taste experience. The Anthonij Rupert Optima presents itself as soft and spicy, with a velvety texture and fine tannins.

This robust red wine is simultaneously rich and rounded off by the harmoniously integrated oak wood. In the finish, the red wine awarded 4.5 John Platter stars is long-lasting.

Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.

In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.

The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.