Kanonkop, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Description

Kanonkop Wine Estate is a world-renowned, fourth-generation family-owned winery situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Widely regarded as the South African equivalent of a French “First Growth” or Premier Cru, the estate is globally celebrated as a pioneer of Pinotage, South Africa’s signature red grape variety.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The preceding winter had sufficient rain and cold units. Throughout the harvesting period the weather remained favourable, with relatively warm days, no significant heatwaves and cool night temperatures.

WINEMAKING / MATURATION
Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 29°C. 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
Deep garnet colour. Complex nose of cedar wood, cigar box, cassis, pencil shavings, bay leaf and a hint of paprika. Intense palate packed with layers of blackcurrant, black cherry, red plums, walnuts, baking spices and creamy vanilla and cedar wood. This wine has a broad mid palate, beautifully balanced acidity, silky tannins and a long satisfying finish.

WINEMAKER: Abrie Beeslaar
COMPOSITION: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGING POTENTIAL: 20 to 25 years (potentially longer if stored properly)
ORIGIN: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
SOIL TYPE: Decomposed Granite and Hutton clay soils
AGE OF VINES: 30 years on average
IRRIGATION: Dry land vineyards
TRELLISING TECHNIQUE: 5 wire hedge
YIELD: 4 tons per hectare
FOOD PAIRING:  Steak | Meat casseroles | Roast Beef | Matured cheeses

ALC 14,5% | RS 2,8 g/l | pH 3,47 | TA 6,1 g/l | VA 0,61 g/l

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