The tasting rooms at Anthonij Rupert offer three flavour-rich pairing experiences.
Part of an estate dating back to 1694, Anthonij Rupert is home to two elegant tasting rooms and an impressive selection of award-winning vintages that pair beautifully with an array of edibles against the backdrop of a verdant valley and the Groot Drakenstein Mountains.
Anthonij Rupert wine-tasting experiences
The impressive gravity-fed cellar, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and a mechanical flywheel (the only one of its kind on the continent), is where the six wines in the Anthonij Rupert flagship range are produced. There are an additional three cellars that collectively produce L’Ormarins, Cape of Good Hope, Terra del Capo, Protea and Jean Roi wines.
This exacting detail is carried through to two stylish tasting rooms: The Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room located in the farm’s beautifully appointed Manor House, which offers bespoke wine tastings, and the Terra del Capo Tasting Room that offers a tapas menu to be enjoyed at the Antipasto Bar, or on the verandah outside. Tastings in the latter include wines from the Terra del Capo and Protea range.
The following wine-tasting experiences are available:
Italian cheese-and-wine pairing
A fine selection of local and imported artisanal cheeses, paired with wines from the Terra del Capo range.
Opening times Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Cost R98
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MCC-and-nougat pairing
Of course bubbly is usually paired with oysters and caviar, but don’t knock this till you’ve tried it. Enjoy a range of handcrafted nougats paired with three L’Ormarins Cap Classiques.
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 10am – 3.30pm
Cost R95
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Shiraz-and-charcuterie pairing
Considering Anthonij Rupert Wines hosts the annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival, this classic pairing is right at home on this estate. Enjoy the salty, rich flavours of the charcuterie paired with the spiciness of shiraz.
Opening times Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Cost R125
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While you’re on the estate…
After your wine-tasting, hop on a free tram to the Franschhoek Motor Museum on neighbouring L’Ormarins Estate.
You might also like to purchase an Anthonij Rupert Estate Package, an all-in-one voucher that grants you access to a full day’s worth of attractions at Anthonij Rupert Wines and L’Ormarins Estate.
Visits are by appointment only.
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