Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Kadette Pinotage 2022
92/100
James Suckling
88/100
Vinous
"The flagship cuvee from one of South Africa's biggest names: 100% Pinotage de Kanonkop from the sublime 2022 vintage!"
"The Pinotage Kadette 2022, aged mainly in second- and third-fill barrels, has a lively nose with scents of crushed strawberry and light licorice, veins of blue fruit emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly powdery tannins, leaning more towards pruney black fruits with, again, a hint of licorice on the nicely concentrated finish. Excellent. 2025-2029" (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Intense crimson
Nose
Intense and concentrated, with scents of red fruit coulis, liquorice and sweet spices, including subtle notes of vanilla and cinnamon.
Mouth
Full-bodied, characterful, velvety texture, fine-grained tannins, sublimely balanced, aromas echoing those on the nose, long, delicious finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with spiced duck tataki, stuffed eggplant, ginger pork gyozas...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 88/100
About the wine:
Pinotage Kadette 2022, aged mainly in second- and third-fill barrels, has a lively nose with scents of crushed strawberry and light licorice, with veins of blue fruit emerging over time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly powdery tannins, leaning more towards pruney black fruits with, again, a hint of licorice on the nicely concentrated finish. Excellent. 2025-2029
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
This dark-fruit pinotage has notes of cherry, black plum, dried rose and spice box on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with chewy tannins and excellent freshness. Well-structured. Best in 2025.