
About the wine

Producer:
Kanonkop Wine Estate

Winemaker:
Beyers Truter

Grapes:
100% Pinotage

Closure:
Cork.

Country:
South Africa

Units:
750ml

Type:
Still red wine

Region:
Simonsberg - Stellenbosch

Style:
Full bodied single variety red wine

Vintage:
1998

Colour:
Deep ruby red

Alcohol:
13.5%

Body:
Full bodied

Oak:
Yes, French barriques

Blend:
Pinotage only

Tasting Notes:
Smooth tannins with amazing fruit, considering the age of the wine.

Bouquet:
Pinotage fruits of blackberry and cassis with forest floor aromas

Maturation:
16 Months in 225 litre. French Nevers barrels. 90 % new and 10 % second fill.

Ageing Potential:
25-30 years