Technical Analysis
Kanonkop have held back parcels of older vintages for release when they reach ten years.
Tasting note
The colour is deep garnet and shows very little age. A bold nose of intense plum, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. There is a hint of forest floor and iodine. The palate is fresh, loaded with red and black plums, black cherries, pomegranate and mulberries, with hints of smoke and mustard. The oak is well integrated, tannins are silky. The bright acidity and long chalky finish contributes to the surprising freshness of this wine. (tasted March 2024)
Vintage conditions
A cold and wet winter with some warmer days during the picking season
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched manually every two hours and the juice drawn off the skins after three days. Matured for 16 months in 75% new and 25% second-fill 225L French oak barrels.
AWARDS
Platter: 4.5*;
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Technical Analysis
Kanonkop have held back parcels of older vintages for release when they reach ten years.
Tasting note
A complex wine with hints of red fruit flavours which reflect some Pinot Noir-style elegance and structure. Big, bold tannin structures are down played by ripe tannins and elegance.
Vintage conditions
Long, cold and wet winter with a slow steady ripening period.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched manually every two hours and the juice drawn off the skins after three days. Matured for 15 months in 75% new and 25% second-fill 225L French oak barrels.
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Technical Analysis
Kanonkop have held back parcels of older vintages for release when they reach ten years.
Tasting note
A complex wine with hints of red fruit flavours which reflect some Pinot Noir-style elegance and structure. Big, bold tannin structures are down played by ripe tannins and elegance.
Vintage conditions
Long, cold and wet winter with a slow steady ripening period. Extreme winds during ripening were followed by warm days during harvesting.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched manually every two hours and the juice drawn off the skins after three days. Matured for 15 months in 75% new and 25% second-fill 225L French oak barrels.
Awards
IWSC: Silver Outstanding
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
Technical Analysis
Kanonkop have held back parcels of older vintages for release when they reach ten years.
Tasting note
Full-bodied wine with a deep purple colour. Intense red fruit flavours, plum, cherry and banana.
Vintage conditions
Cold and wet winter with warm spells just before harvest.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched manually every two hours and the juice drawn off the skins after three days. Matured for 16 months in 75% new and 25% second-fill 225L French oak barrels.
Awards
IWSC: Gold
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
