Kanonkop Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from Stellenbosch is a refined and expressive South African red wine with depth, finesse, and classic maturity. The nose opens with a complex perfume of black fruits and cassis, layered with notes of tobacco, dark chocolate, cedar wood, and subtle cigar box undertones. These rich aromas carry through to a poised and elegant palate, where the softer, beautifully integrated 2014 vintage shows impressive balance and polish. Compared with more powerful vintages, this release leans into finesse and restraint, offering a smoother, more graceful expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon. Sophisticated and rewarding, Kanonkop Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is a compelling choice for lovers of structured red wines with complexity, elegance, and timeless character.
The 2014 Paul Sauer is approximately the same blend as 2011, matured 24 months in new oak. Actually, the nose is very similar to the previous vintage with mint-tinged, floral black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with taut tannin, quite backward and primal as you would expect, the oak lifting the finish that at the moment does not quite have the persistence of 2011.
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Kanonkop is a fourth-generation family estate that was originally purchased by JW Sauer, a cabinet member in the Parliament of the Union of South Africa. Kanonkop Estate is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Region of the Cape.It is between Stellenbosch and Paarl on the R44 and falls in a ward called Simonsberg, more commonly known as the “red wine bowl” of South Africa. It has earned a reputation both at home and abroad as an area producing the best wines in the country. Besides the solid foundation on which the estate’s winemaking principles are based, it is also blessed with ideal soils, cool sea breezes, and long summer days, creating the perfect climate for growing grapes.
