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Kanonkop Estate Pinotage, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2019
Impressive South African pinotage from recognised masters of the grape, Kanonkop. The dry-farmed old bush vines, traditional vinification in open fermenters, and generous oaking makes for a richly textured and full-bodied red with layers of sweetly fragrant fruit and touches of chilli spice, rosemary and dark chocolate.
Price:
£28.00
Bottle
Price:
£168.00
Case of 6
In Stock
Code: SA18041
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Full-bodied
- Pinotage
- 75cl
- Now to 2033
- 14.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, natural
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Kanonkop
Kanonkop, in Stellenbosch, is a leading South African estate with a whole raft of awards to its name. Kanonkop means ‘Cannon Hill’ and originates from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships into Cape Town harbour.
This estate is probably the most famous producer of pinotage internationally and was one of the first ever estates to even grow the grape. Incumbent winemaker, Abrie Beeslaar won the esteemed title of IWSC International Winemaker of the Year award in 2008, having taken over from legendary predecessor and so-called ‘king of pinotage’, Beyers Truter.
Kanonkop is renowned for its red varietals, and chooses to specialise in only a few wines. Apart from its famous pinotage, the other grapes grown here are cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc which go into its very approachable Cape Blend, and the best into its iconic cabernets and Paul Sauer bottlings. These tend to be big, robust wines which go superbly well with red meat and spicy dishes.