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Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Stellenbosch|Red wine

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

89/100

Vinous

South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
black fruits
braised lamb
ready-to-drink

"Cabernet Sauvignon lovers, discover winemaker Abrie Beeslaar's expertise in this single-varietal wine from South Africa!"

“Alluring notes of cigar spice, baked plum, and blackcurrant make up the nose of this wine, with a hint of cedar adding interest. Medium-bodied, it has a velvety texture thanks to silky yet structuring tannins and just enough acidity to ensure balance. The medium-length finish offers a lovely evolution, ranging from jammy black plum and black cherry to lingering sweet spices.” (Wine Enthusiast 2022)

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Estate

Kanonkop

Vintage

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage

2018

Designation

Stellenbosch

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Weathered granite soils, Hutton and Clovelly, Simonsberg region, vineyards with an average age of 29 years

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Fermentation in concrete tanks at 29°C, with manual punching down every 2 hours; juice was drawn off after 3 days of fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

Aged for 24 months in 225-liter French oak barrels (50% new and 50% second-fill)

Alcohol content

14,8%

Eye

Intense purple color, brilliant appearance

Nose

Fresh on the first sniff, followed by aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, and tobacco, enhanced by notes of oak and cedar

Palate

Supple and moderately full-bodied, with firm yet well-integrated tannins; beautifully balanced, with flavors of juicy black fruit, fresh plum, oak, and black tea; a long, distinct, and delicate finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2038

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a braised rib of beef, a rosemary-roasted lamb shank, or a hard cheese...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

Alluring notes of cigar spice, baked plum, and blackcurrant make up the nose of this wine, with a hint of cedar adding further interest. Medium-bodied, it has a velvety texture thanks to silky yet structuring tannins and just enough acidity to ensure balance. The medium-length finish offers a lovely progression, ranging from jammy black plum and black cherry to lingering sweet spices.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 89/100

About the wine:

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate spent five days on the skins in open fermenters and was aged in 50% new oak for 20 months. The bouquet is quite full-bodied, with aromas of black fruit accented by licorice. It’s quite heady, and perhaps slightly overshadowed by the superb 2020 Pinotage. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with good structure, slightly dry tannins, and nice acidity, but the finish lacks just a bit more finesse and complexity. 2024–2038
James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

No rating available

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