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Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2017

Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2017

£79.95
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What a wine! Another cracking vintage, similar if not better than the superb and already famous 2015. The preceding winter was the 3rd dry one in a row, with less rain than the previous and warmer day and night temperatures. A warm spring resulted in early budding. Regular rainshowers during flowering and berry set, with a high presence of pests. The picking season was very dry with limited water for irrigation, but with cooler night-time temperatures during February.

After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 24 months in 100% new 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
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About the wine

Producer:

Kanonkop Wine Estate

Winemaker:

Abrie Beeslaar

Grapes:

Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Closure:

Cork

Country:

South Africa

Units:

750ml

Type:

Still red wine

Region:

Stellenbosch

Style:

Bordeaux style blend

Vintage:

2017

Colour:

Deep ruby red

Alcohol:

14%

Body:

Full bodied

Oak:

Yes, French oak barriques

Blend:

76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot

Tasting Notes:

The palate is rich and supple, with seamless fruit/oak integration, delicate tannins and a fine seam of acidity. Layers of plush fruit explode on the palate with concentrated flavours of tomato cocktail, black and red fruits, and stewed meat. A wine of immense purity, depth and freshness.

Bouquet:

Complex and intense aromas of cassis, plums, spiced oak and cigar box on the nose.

Maturation:

Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 290C. The floating skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 24 months in 100% new 225L French Nevers oak barrels.

Ageing Potential:

20-30 years