KANONKOP ESTATE
Kanonkop is South Africa's most famous estate. They produce top wines, which are amongst the best of the world. Their Bordeaux style blend, Paul Sauer, was the first non-French wine to win the very prestigious French award "Trophée Pichon-Longueville, comtesse de Lalande". That happened to the 1991 vintage. Since then also the 1995 vintage won the award.
Kanonkop was and still is one of the most important promotors of the Pinotage grape. It was the first estate to fully invest in this new grape and now, their ceps are among the oldest in South Africa, giving every year again a ABSA top 10 Pinotage.
| Kadette | Blend of pinotage, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, slightly oaked. |
| Ageing potential : min. 5 years | |
| Can accompany any meat or game. | |
| Current Vintage : 2008 | |
| Pinotage | 100% pinotage, aged in French oak for 15 to 18 months |
| Ageing potential : min. 10 years | |
| One of the best Pinotages in the world. With the years, the wine starts to look like a Burgundy. | |
| Current Vintage : 2007 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 100% cabernet sauvignon aged in French oak for 20 to 24 months |
| Ageing potential : min. 10 years | |
| Top Cabernet Sauvignon, ideal to accompany any meat with strong sauces. | |
| Current Vintage : 2006 | |
| Paul Sauer | Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, oak aged. |
| Ageing potential : min. 10 years | |
| South Africa's best wine | |
| Current Vintage : 2006 |
For more information on Kanonkop, mailto:info@dfw.be
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