Pinotage, Kanonkop
Kanonkop's Pinotage comes from 63-year-old unirrigated bush vines grown on the estate.
Intense purple hues. The nose is beautifully aromatic with scented aromas of redcurrants, macerated cherries and cinnamon spice. The palate displays a silky tannin structure, backed by a fine seam of acidity. Subtle vanilla undertones from the integrated oak profile are juxtaposed against a fruit explosion of wild bramble, plums and blackberries. An elegant wine with lingering flavours of juicy, dark plums on the finish, and a lifting underlying freshness.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.8 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.2 g/L
pH
3.73
ACIDITY
5.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Abrie Beeslaar
VARIETY
Pinotage
TIME IN OAK
16 months
SULPHUR
Total: 132 Free: 50
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
A dry summer with warm days and consistently cool nights to ensure good ripening.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours and the juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. The wine was matured for 16 months in 225L French Nevers oak barrels – 80% new and 20% 2nd-fill.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Vinous: 93 pts
Wine Advocate: 90 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, well-pitched acidity and an elegant finish that Pinotage sceptics ought to taste in order to change their minds.
VinousPinotage, Kanonkop
Kanonkop's Pinotage comes from 63-year-old unirrigated bush vines grown on the estate.
Bright ruby-red hues. A textbook Stellenbosch Pinotage with aromatic and spicy aromas of mulberry, raspberry and cinnamon. Muscular, well-integrated tannins add great structure. Flavours of bramble, violets, plums and black berries are balanced by scented new oak. An elegant wine with savoury notes on the lengthy finish, and a lifting underlying freshness.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.3 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.0 g/L
pH
3.52
ACIDITY
5.8 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Abrie Beeslaar
VARIETY
Pinotage
TIME IN OAK
16 months
SULPHUR
Total: 99 Free: 49
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
A very dry and hot growing season which resulted in lower yields.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours and the juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. The wine was matured for 16 months in 225L French Nevers oak barrels – 80% new and 20% 2nd-fill.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Vinous: 91 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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Pinotage, Kanonkop
Kanonkop's Pinotage comes from 63-year-old unirrigated bush vines grown on the estate.
Deep intense plum colour with a purple hue. A bold intensity of black plum, red and black berries and a concentration of vanilla and aromatic sweet spice. This vintage offers a good complexity with layered flavours that is balanced and accessible, but will continue to develop and integrate for years to come.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.6 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 g/L
pH
3.58
ACIDITY
5.7 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Abrie Beeslaar
VARIETY
Pinotage
TIME IN OAK
18 months
SULPHUR
Total: 109 Free: 56
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
The cold weather arrived late, with below average rainfall resulting in low soil moisture and dam levels. The budburst period was very dry, placing a lot of strain on the vines and causing a reduction in the amount of berries per bunch and the resulting crop size. The weather was very warm and dry during the harvest period, with minimal wind damage and disease.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermentors at 28°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours and the juice drawn off the skins after 3 days. The wine was matured for 18 months in 75% new and 25% 2nd-fill 225L French barrels.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
JamesSuckling.com: 93 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss
You’d expect this wine to be good in a stellar vintage like 2015, and so it is.
Tim Atkin MWPinotage, Kanonkop
Kanonkop's Pinotage comes from 63-year-old unirrigated bush vines grown on the estate.
Deep intense plum colour with a purple hue. A bold intensity of black plum, red and black berries and a concentration of vanilla and aromatic sweet spice. This vintage offers a good complexity with layered flavours that is balanced and accessible, but will continue to develop and integrate for years to come.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.6 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 g/L
pH
3.58
ACIDITY
5.7 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Abrie Beeslaar
VARIETY
Pinotage
TIME IN OAK
18 months
SULPHUR
Total: 109 Free: 56
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
Vintage conditions
A warm dry winter with hot days during picking.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermentors at 28°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours and the juice drawn off the skins after 3 days. The wine was matured for 18 months in 75% new and 25% 2nd-fill 225L French barrels.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Contact us to discuss