Delicious, buoyant, pristine.
If you've ever been to South Africa (if not you should certainly plan to when travel is safe once more) then you will have seen the King Protea. A flowering plant, Protea Cynaroides is found in southern areas of South Africa and is the national flower of South Africa.
Protea wines, in their stunning abstract screen-printed bottles are brought to you by Anthony Rupert Wines. All offer incredible value; this Chenin Blanc and a Cabernet are less that $15 in BC Liquor Stores and now there is a pretty rose in private stores.
Anthonij Rupert was founded on the L'Ormarins farm in Franschhoek, whose winemaking history dates back to the 17th century. Originally it was owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001. In 2003 it was taken over by his brother Johann, who named it in his honour.. They now have a portfolio of farms: L'Ormarins in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, and Altima in isolated Elandskloof.
A consistently friendly wine, thisi Chenin doles out pristine aromas of starfruit and lemon drops, peaches and spring flowers. The palate is equally precise and juicy; crunchy fruit and tangy citrus flavours mimic the nose. This wine has it all, balance, weight, concentration and a lovely clean finish.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 20th, 2020

Value, zesty, fresh.
If you've ever been to South Africa then you will have seen the King Protea. A flowering plant, Protea Cynaroides is found in southern regions and is the national flower of the country.
Protea wines, in their lovely abstract screen-printed bottles are brought to you by Anthony Rupert Wines. All offer incredible value; this Chenin Blanc and a Cabernet are less that $15 in BC Liquor Stores and now there is a pretty rose as well
Anthonij Rupert was founded on the L'Ormarins farm in Franschhoek, whose winemaking history dates back to the 17th century. Originally it was owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001. In 2003 it was taken over by his brother Johann, who named it in his honour.. They now have a portfolio of farms: L'Ormarins in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, and Altima in isolated Elandskloof.
A consistently friendly wine, the 2021 shows lemony notes woven with yellow fruits, wildflowers, grilled baguette, starfruit and crushed stones. It has a creamy character but is also zesty and quite Sauvignon Blanc like in the mouth. A perfect weekday white with a marzipan flavoured finish.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 2nd, 2022

Energetic, pristine, mouthwatering.
Protea is South Africa's national flower, and an abstract is screen-printed on the bottle, which makes for quite a beautiful package.
This is the second vintage the Protea wines have been available to us in BC and I think this vintage is trending upward.
Value is key, but it's also a very energetic white. It is fruity and floral; crisp orchard fruits, Asian pears, honey, freesia and zesty exotic citrus notes dominate the nose. It is fresh, and like the nose, wonderfully pristine on the palate. It has nice focus and a mouthwatering character.
Very drinkable as an everyday white, but not simplistic.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 10th, 2017

Blushing, dry, fresh.
If you’ve ever been to South Africa (if not you should certainly plan to when travel is safe once more) then you will have seen the King Protea. A flowering plant, Protea Cynaroides is found in southern areas of South Africa and is the national flower of South Africa.
Protea wines, in their stunning abstract screen-printed bottles are brought to you by Anthony Rupert Wines. All offer incredible value; the Chenin Blanc and Cabernet are less that $15 in BC Liquor Stores.
Anthonij Rupert was founded on the L'Ormarins farm in Franschhoek, whose winemaking history dates back to the 17th century. Originally it was owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001. In 2003 it was taken over by his brother Johann who named it in his honour.. They now have a portfolio of farms: L'Ormarins in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, and Altima in isolated Elandskloof.
Now, this charming 2019 blushing pink is included in lineup.
Made mostly from Mourvedre, it also combines Cinsault, Grenache and Shiraz grown in the Swartland and in Darling. Notes of small red and black berries mingle with purple flowers, cedar and tangerine zest. It has an earthy character enhanced by citrus peel and berry fruit flavours atop savoury spice. Overall, good weight and freshness here, a solid everyday dry rose with decent persistence.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2020

Blushing, dry, fresh.
If you’ve ever been to South Africa then you will have seen the King Protea. A flowering plant, Protea Cynaroides is found in southern areas of South Africa and is the national flower of South Africa.
Protea wines, in their stunning abstract screen-printed bottles are brought to you by Anthony Rupert Wines. All offer good value; the Chenin Blanc and Cabernet are also less that $18 in BC Liquor Stores.
Anthonij Rupert was founded on the L'Ormarins farm in Franschhoek, whose winemaking history dates back to the 17th century. Originally it was owned by the late Anthonij Rupert, who passed away in 2001. In 2003 it was taken over by his brother Johann who named it in his honour.. They now have a portfolio of farms: L'Ormarins in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, and Altima in isolated Elandskloof.
Made from Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache and Shiraz grown in the Swartland and in Darling this vintage is pale salmony-pink with notes of summer berries, peach stone, musky honey notes and wildflowers. It's dry and juicy with fleshy berry and blood orange flavours. Straightforward and fresh. .
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 1st, 2022