ANTHONIJ RUPERT’S HEAD

‘WINE IS A celebration IN ITSELF’

We sit down with Anthonij Rupert’s head winemaker, DAWIE BOTHA

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A WINEMAKER?

It’s a great joy (and responsibility) to harness the very best from nature by picking grapes at their optimal ripeness. at, and, of course, bringing truly enjoyable wines to our customers.

WHAT SETS ANTHONIJ RUPERT WINES APART?

Anthonij Rupert has some of the best sites to work within the Cape winelands. It’s these sites, as well as the attention to detail with which we manage them, that adds a de nitive quality and value across all our brands

WHAT’S ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING PARTS OF YOUR JOB?

One of the most interesting and impactful parts of my job is the decisions we make in the cellar. It’s these important decisions that all add up to the wine’s nal style and quality. It’s the small di erences that can have the biggest impact.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE FOOD AND WINE PAIRING?

Karoo lamb on the braai and a glass of Optima. Add a couple of good friends and you’ll have a magical combination.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SETS ANTHONIJ RUPERT WINES APART FROM OTHER PRODUCERS?

We have an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. And, I see how everyone shows this commitment in their actions—from the vineyard to the cellar. ere is no such thing as ‘good enough.’

YOUR SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS?

Of course, my family provides me with endless inspiration and support. We also have an incredible wine production team, from the farm managers to the winemakers. I am very lucky to have a team of winemakers who are all specialists in their eld.

WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE WHEN DRINKING YOUR WINES?

Firstly, I want them to enjoy it. And, with that, also taste the sense of place and the hard work that went into each bottle.

THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE?

You don’t need a sense of occasion to enjoy a great glass of wine, wine is a celebration in itself.

Want to experience the wines of Anthonij Rupert? Why not visit one of their beautiful tasting rooms—each one with its own unique o ering. e Terra del Capo Tasting Room and Antipasti Bar is inspired by the range of Italian wines of the same name, is food orientated. Terra del Capo provides guests the opportunity to pair wines from the lifestyle brands with a seasonal antipasti style menu. While the Anthonij Rupert Tasting room o ers a more formal tasting of the group’s premium wine brands, with the opportunity to book a bespoke High Tea experience for parties of four-or more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT THE FARM, VISIT WWW.RUPERTWINES.COM