Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage

Attractive deep plum, with scented aromas of red currants, black cherry, strawberry confit and nutmeg and wood spice. The palate is medium-full bodied and opulent, with finely textured tannins and flavours of red pastille sweets, bright cherries and a hint of nutmeg oak spice and dark chocolate. The acidity is in balance with the fruit and wood components, and adds a sparkle of freshness to the red and black fruit flavours on the long satisfying finish.

• Winery: Kononkop - Abrie Beeslaar
  
• Varietal: 100% Pinotage
  
• Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
  
• Vintage: 2022
  
• Alcohol: 14.26%
  
• Volume: 750ml
  
• Closure: Cork
• Food pairing: Grilled beef, burgers, venison, pork, sausages, lamb and portabello mushrooms; smoked duck; meaty lasagne, risottos and pizzas; Indian curry dishes; mild cheeses

The wine features the classic characteristics of South Africa’s famous home-grown grape variety. Pinotage is a South African crossing between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (formally known as Hermitage) that produces full, rustic wines.

A delightful, succulent and juicy South African Pinotage by Kanonkop, uber food-friendly and perfect for every occasion. Great South African red wine gift. Buy here in our online wine delivery store.

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.

Kanonkop is a fourth generation family estate, which was originally purchased by JW Sauer, a cabinet member in the parliament of the Union of South Africa. This estate has since then been handed down from father to son for over 40 years and is now in the talented, capable hands of its current owners Paul & Johann Krige.

"Kanonkop" - the name Kanonkop was derived from a kopje (hillock), from which a cannon was fired in the 17th Century to alert farmers in outlying areas that sailing ships plying the waters between Europe and the Far East had entered Table Bay for a stopover at Cape Town.

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 the area producing the best wines in the country. The Estate is situated on 125 hectares, of which 100 hectares are planted to vine. 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. 

• 92/100 Points - Time Atkin (2022 vintage)
• 5 Stars & 95/100 Points - Platter's Guide (2021 vintage)
• 95/100 Points - Christian Eedes, Winemag ZA (2021 vintage)
• 94/100 Points - Tim Atkin, 2023 SA Special Report (2021 vintage)
• 91+/100 Points - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate (2021 vintage)
• 89/100 Points - Neal Martin (2019 vintage)
• 92/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2018 vintage)
• 4 Stars - Platter’s Guide (2018 vintage)
• Most Admired Wine Brand (Africa & Middle East) - 2020 Drink’s International (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2017 vintage)
• 4 Stars - Platter’s Guide (2017 vintage)
• 88/100 Points - Neal Martin (2016 vintage)
• 90/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW  (2016 vintage)
• 4 Stars - Platter’s Guide  (2016 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW  (2016 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2015 vintage)
• 4 Stars - Platter’s Guide (2014 vintage)
• 91/100 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2014 vintage)