Kanonkop Pinotage

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KanonKop, nestled among the picturesque hills of Stellenbosch, is one of South Africa’s most renowned estates. It began estate-bottling its first wines in 1973 yet had been providing grapes to the local cooperative for many decades prior. Their moniker, KanonKop, originates from a hillock on the Simonsberg mountain overlooking the vineyard. Centuries ago, a cannon would sound from the hill to announce the arrival of ships into Table Bay, alerting farmers to start the 50km journey to the harbour and exchange their produce for goods.

Tasting Note: Bright red in colour, with a purple hue. This Pinotage offers bold plums, blackberries, with layers of liquorice, smoke, roasted nuts and rich vanilla on the nose. Followed by a palate packed with plums, black and red cherries, and dark chocolate, and spicy oak, The integrated and plush ripe tannins together with the satisfying acidity results in a balanced wine with a long finish, promising great maturation potential.

Appellation: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vintage: 2021

Style: Red

Grapes: Pinotage

Vinification: Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C. The floating skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 18 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Farming: Conventional

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Duck, venison, game, spiced beef.