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Kanonkop Stellenbosch

'Kadette Cape Blend' Red Blend, 2023

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
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$19
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Varietal Composition: Pinotage (38%), Merlot (34%), Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), Cabernet Franc (3%), Petit Verdot (1%)
RS: 2.1 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 5 - 7 years
ABV: 14.00%

Description

Lively, layered, and unmistakably Kanonkop. This Stellenbosch Cape Blend bursts with ripe cherries, cassis, juicy black plums, and a touch of baking spice. On the nose, hints of cinnamon, allspice, and dark chocolate add complexity, while the palate delivers vibrant summer berry fruit wrapped in fine, silky tannins. A savoury thread weaves through the long finish, offering depth and drinkability. Perfect for casual evenings or paired with hearty meals, this is classic Cape heritage in a bottle.
A cooler, later vintage brought slow ripening and intense flavor. We fermented in open-top concrete tanks, gently punching down every two hours to build structure and extract color. After 3–5 days on skins and full malolactic fermentation, the wine matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels, gaining depth, polish, and signature Stellenbosch character.

Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Kanonkop Estate is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Region of the Cape and confidently boasts with some of South Africa’s most premium wines. It has earned a reputation both at home and abroad as the area producing the best wines in the country.

Flavor Profiles

plum

Plum

chocolate

Chocolate

cinnamon

Cinnamon

cassis

Cassis

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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