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