Name: Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
SKU: CS6009801167091
Availability: InStock

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

R755.00

Region: Stellenbosch

Tasting note:

‘Matured for 24 months in 225-litre barrels, 50% new. Very fragrant on the nose with top notes of flowers and herbs before red and black berries plus attractive oak-derived aromas of vanilla and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with great clarity of fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins. A wine of finesse and detail. Alc: 13.68%.’ – CE 96/100

‘Beguiling Old World nuance on 2019’s cassis: savoury spices & old books. At 13.7% alc, lighter than 2018 (14.8%) though in no way lacking fruit, oak (2 years, 50% new) adding aroma & flavour, & contributing to intricate tannin structure, bright acid adds nervy freshness. Deserves ample time to integrate & unfurl, released later than others in range.’ – Platter’s Guide, 5* (96/100)

‘A complex nose of dark aromas of black berry, cassis, blueberry with tobacco cedar and oak spice. The palate is supple and juicy – with concentrated black fruit supported by oak spice, roasted nuts and a hint of fresh fynbos. The tannins are firm yet well-knit and integrated.’ – Winemaker

6 in stock.
As our stock is sold through our two retail outlets and online, stock levels are provided as a guide only and are liable to change.

Kanonkop is a 4th generation family-owned estate, which is now in the hands of brothers Paul and Johann Krige. The name Kanonkop comes from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce the arrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay. The roar of the cannon would be the signal to local farmers, who were waiting to make the 50-kilometre journey to the harbour, to load up their wagons with fresh fruit and vegetables and to barter their produce.

The first wines bearing the Kanonkop label were produced in 1973, just three years before the death of Paul Sauer to whom the wine estate owes everything it has achieved and all the recognition it has attained.

Production: Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 290C. The cap is punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second fill 225L French Newers oak barrels.

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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