Kanonkop, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A wine that exudes the refinement and purity of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with the notes of dense black fruit, brambles and pineneedles elevated by a life-affirming freshness.
Recognised as one of the New World’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons, this wine expresses the uniqueness of Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg terroir.
One to tuck away in the cellar.
£39.95
Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon
LightFull Bodied
Description
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The carry-over effect of the previous three year’s drought is still visible in this vintage, despite the higher rainfall during the season. The resulting crop was smaller, but of high quality. Despite the relative low water stress, the cool weather contributed to smaller berries and less irrigation was needed this growing season.
WINEMAKING / MATURATION
Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 290C. The floating skins were 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 Nevers oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
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.
ALC 13.68% | RS 3.2 g/l | TA 6.1g/l | pH 3.48 | FREE SO2 19 mg/l | TOTAL SO2 71 mg/l | VA 0.60 g/l
Additional information
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Wine Farm | |
| Alcohol | 13.68% |
All types of steak
Slow-cooked venison
Braised beef short ribs
Rosemary lamb shanks
Matured hard cheeses
2 reviews for Kanonkop, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Location
You may also like
-
Kanonkop, Estate Pinotage 2022
£36.90
Stellenbosch
Pinotage
LightFull Bodied
Find out moreAdd to basketOne of the world’s finest examples of Pinotage, a variety first planted on Kanonkop in 1941.
-
Kanonkop, Paul Sauer 2022
£52.95
Stellenbosch
Bordeaux Blend, Red Blend
LightFull Bodied
Find out moreAdd to basketOne of South Africa’s greatest icon wines. Classic and refined, with an utterly elegant structure.
96 pts | Tim Atkin MW Special South Africa Report 2023
“I like the restraint of 2019 a lot,” says Abrie Beeslaar, who says he relishes the challenge of working with different growing seasons. This is fresh, feline, silky and long, showing flavours of plum and blackcurrant, stylish 50% new wood, understated concentration and layered tannins. A very impressive release. 2024-35″
Tim Atkin MW Special South Africa Report 2023 –
95 pts | Platter’s Wine Guide 2024
“Beguiling Old World nuance on cassis, savoury spices & old books. At 13.7 % alcohol, lighter than 2018, though in no way lacking fruit, oak (2years, 50% new) adding aroma & flavour, & contibuting to intricate tannin structure, bright acid adds nervy freshness. Deserves ample time to integrate & unfurl, released later than others in range.”
Platter’s Wine Guide 2024 –