
About the wine

Producer:
Kanonkop Wine Estate

Winemaker:
Abrie Beeslaar

Grapes:
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Closure:
Cork

Country:
South Africa

Type:
Bold red wine

Region:
Stellenbosch

Style:
Bold red wine

Vintage:
2015

Colour:
Deep ruby red

Alcohol:
14.7%

Body:
Full bodied

Oak:
yes

Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon only

Tasting Notes:
The palate is rich and full bodied, with pin point balance between fruit and wood. Tannin structure is elegant and refined and supported by intense flavours of cured meat, cassis and tomato stew. A lingering finish completes this classy Stellenbosch wine.

Bouquet:
Aromas of blackcurrent, blueberries, cederwood, tea leaves and graphite on the nose.

Maturation:
Wood: 24 months in 225L French Nevers oak barrels – 50% new and 50% second fill barrels

Ageing Potential:
20-30 years