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Stellenbosch Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2015(red)
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Stellenbosch Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon
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About the producer

Found in Stellenbosch, a region of fine red wine, Kanonkop is reputed for the quality of its Pinotage, which is an emblematic South African grape. The name of this family estate is a reference to the canon used in the 17th and 18th centuries to alert residents to the arrival of a merchant ship. Today, the estate is run by brothers Paul and Johann Krige.
Kanonkop’s 100 hectares of vineyards are planted with Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, between 180 and 365 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand then sorted meticulously, before undergoing a vinification that involves punching down every two hours for maximum extraction of the fruit. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 to 24 months depending on the cuvée.
Kanonkop has two ranges of wine: Kadette, using grapes bought from other growers and matured for 12 months, and Estate, a range of wines made from grapes grown at the domain itself and aged for up to twice as long.
An unmissable South African estate that has made a more than significant contribution to the country’s excellent reputation for wine.

About the wine

Here, we see the king of Bordeaux grapes crafted into a cuvée by a true legend of the South African wine world. This magnificent wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, the most widely-cultivated grape in the Stellenbosch region where Kanonkop thrives. This powerful wine doesn’t lack finesse or purity, carrying key notes of black fruit and undergrowth. Overall a fresh cuvée that can be aged for a few years in the cellar.
The Simonsberg terroir is brought to life through this cuvée, part of the Estate range (wines made from grapes sourced at the domain itself). After the grapes are harvested by hand, a careful selection is made before vinification begins. In its early stages, the wine is punched down every two hours for a good extraction.
We recommend serving this wine with a good meat dish such as braised beef or duck breast fillet.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: South Africa - Stellenbosch

Producers and wineries: Kanonkop

Colour: red

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Food and wine pairings: : Côte de bœuf braisée, Magret de canard, Côte de bœuf en sauce

Appellation: Stellenbosch

Size (in ha): 100 hectares

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Auction history Stellenbosch Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
02/04/202135

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