Normandie Eisen & Viljoen vs Anthonij Rupert Optima
Tale of the tape.
Tale of the taste
Normandie Eisen & Viljoen
Anthonij Rupert Optima
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendSame Franschhoek postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 23% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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