About the wine
Producer:
Kanonkop Wine Estate
Winemaker:
Beyers Truter
Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage
Closure:
Cork
Country:
South Africa
Type:
Bold red wines
Region:
Stellenbosch
Style:
Bold red wines.
Vintage:
1998
Colour:
Deep ruby red
Alcohol:
Paul Sauer; 13.5%, Cabernet Sauvignon; 13%, Pinotage; 13.5%
Body:
Full bodied
Oak:
Yes
Blend:
Paul Sauer 1998; Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 10%, Cabernet Franc 10% Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Pinotage; Pinotage 100%
Tasting Notes:
Powerful deep ruby red matured wines of great character. Amazing levels of dark red fruit still evident after so many years. Some of the most extraordinary wines ever produced in South Africa.
Bouquet:
Dark fruit and forest floor aromas
Maturation:
24 months in French Nevers 225l new oak 50% second fill 50%
Ageing Potential:
Still going very strong