Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 750Ml
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 750Ml
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 750Ml

(2 Reviews)

£14.00

£18.67/litre

Highlights

  • The nose shows cassis, raspberries, cherries, black, plums, cinnamon, allspice and a hint of chocolate. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent summer berry flavours.
  • Pairs perfectly with Pizza, pasta, bbq food and a beef stew
  • Stellenbosch Cape Blend

Description

A fourth generation family estate, it was originally purchased by JW Sauer and has been in the family ever since. Famed for its red wines and particularly its Pinotage;The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the wine estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce thearrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay.Blend: 38% Pinotage, 34% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.Style: A dry red wine with concentrated berry, cherry and plum flavours, with soft, silky tannins, and a hint of spice on the finish.Origin: From the quality wine region of Stellenbosch, east of Cape Town.Skin Contact: 3 to 5 days on skins in open fermenters at 29°C - cap punched manually every 2 hours.Aged in 225L French Nevers. oak barrels for 12 months
Kanonkop: Means “Cannon Hill” and is derived from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships into Cape Town Harbour.
The first wines bearing the Kanonkop label were produced in 1973. It is a fourth generation family estate, originally purchased by JW Sauer and has been in the family ever since (four generations) and is famous for its red wines and particularly its Pinotage.
Pack size: 750ML

Wine Maker

Abrie Beeslaar

Nutrition information

Typical Values100ml:
E352 kJ / 85 kcal

Allergy Information

Contains Sulphites

Preparation and Usage

Food Suggestion: Meat, pasta or spicy dishes.

Storage Type

Ambient

Storage Instructions

This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 6 years

Net Contents

750ml

Produce of

Produce of South Africa

Country

South Africa

Regional Information

Arguably South Africa's most famous wine producing region, the vineyards of Stellenbosch take advantage of the area's topography with many nestling on the lower slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg ranges.

Vinification Details

Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters and the floating skins were punched down mechanically, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 - 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels before blending and bottling.

History

A fourth generation family estate, it was originally purchased by JW Sauer and has been in the family ever since. Famed for its red wines and particularly its Pinotage. The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the wine estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce the arrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay.

Alcohol Unit Text

Alcohol abuse is dangerous to your health

ABV

14% vol

Wine Colour

Red

Grape Variety

Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Type of Closure

Cork Stopper

Alcohol Type

Wine

Recycling

Bottle. Glass - Widely Recycled

Producer

Kanonkop

Region of Origin

Stellenbosch

Return to

Kanonkop Wines,R44,Elsenburg,Stellenbosch,7607,South Africa.Tel: 27-21 884 4656www.kanonkop.co.zawine@kanonkop.co.za

Manufacturer Address

Kanonkop Wines,R44,Elsenburg,Stellenbosch,7607,South Africa.

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