Winery - Kanonkop
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cigar, coffee and mocha on the nose, followed by smoke and tobacco on the palate, give this ageable wine a masculine, restrained edge. The fruit is soft and integrated but the structure good. Imagine sipping this one by a roaring fire—it has that kind of character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich and complex, this Cab shows deep black fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis framed by decadent notes of espresso, leather and peppery spice. Like crushed satin in the mouth with ample tannins and a lush fleshy fruit backbone. Accents of menthol appear on the lengthy finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This claret-like Cabernet with Cape accents shows tea, plum, berry and tobacco on the nose, which opens to a solid fruit core accented by spice, dark chocolate, and earth-mineral tones. Crisp acidity recommends it as a food wine, while the ripe fruit and good tannic structure suggest it will improve with age. Best after 2005.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A brooding and serious wine, showing very good depth and intense dark cherry and cassis fruit on a nicely structured frame. There’s tobacco and cocoa hints throughout, as well as oak. Finishes long, with firm tannins. Best cellared three or four years, and could easily hold for 10–15.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Balanced and forward with enticing notes of cedar and smoked meat among aromas of mulled blackberries and licorice. Lush dark black fruit floods the velvety mouth, while tobacco and sweet spice linger through the lengthy close. Drink now through 2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Also known as a Cape Blend, this mix of 46% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc is an easy-drinking, youthful wine with fresh but rich fruit flavors of red plum and cherry backed by rose hip and hibiscus floral accents. Structured tannins remain through the close, with a subtle smokiness unfolding on the end.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lovely nose of blueberry and spice leads this stylish Pinotage. On the palate, lush, mouthfilling forest berry, pepper and spice is integrated but assertive. An easydrinking wine that is nonetheless complex. Hold for additional enjoyment.
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Kanonkop Pinotage - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Luscious, full-bodied and sophisticated, this red blend starts with aromas of blackberry, anise and spice, followed by black frit, cedar, mocha and spice flavors. Elegant and complex, with a long, spicy finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This blend of Pinotage, Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is full-bodied and complex, with layered aromas of cherry, banana and warming spices, and smooth, elegant flavors of cedar, cherry, tobacco smoke and red berries. Velvety, soft tannins and a clean finish give it a classy touch. The wine can age, but drink now and you won’t be disappointed.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This softer style Pinotage is a benchmark for the variety from a producer who has helped put the wine on the map. The nose is a melding of plum, cherry, spice and black currant, and on the palate, mocha, plum, spice and cherry mingle, Soft, rich and integrated, it still has the spicy vigor of a true Pinotage.
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Kanonkop Pinotage - 2007
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