Summary
| Producer | Kanonkop |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 46% Pinotage; 30% Cab Sauv; 18% Merlot; 6% Cab franc |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Body | Medium |
| Style | Rich, spicey reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Deep ruby red |
| Maturation | 12 months in 225li French oak barrels |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Abrie Beeslaar |
|---|---|
| Winemakers Approach | Terroir driven wines, focused approach |
| The Vintage | Long cold wet winter with warmer temperatures during harvesting |
| The Vineyard | Untrellised bushvines |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.7 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.4 g/l |
| pH | 3.59 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep ruby red |
| Bouquet | Raspberries, blackcurrant and spicy nose |
| Palate | Blackberry, dark chocolate and spices on the palate. Smooth and balanced |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | From now up to 7 years |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 3 - 8 years |
| Serving Temperature | 18 |
| Decanting Time | 0 - 1 |
| Food Pairings | Pasta, Pizza, stews, oily fish dishes |
