Kanonkop Estate Pinotage Stellenbosch South Africa 2020
Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28C. The floating skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
| Winery | Kanonkop |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Pinotage |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2020 |
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Kanonkop Wine Estate is situated in Stellenbosch, the premium red wine region of South Africa’s Western Cape Province. To many, Kanonkop is considered to be the South African equivalent of a Premier Cru or First Growth.
Paul Sauer is today an iconic South African Bordeaux blend showing great complexity and ageing potential. Kanonkop's Paul Sauer 2015 is the first South African wine to receive a perfect score of 100 points in Tim Aktin South African Report. Kanonkop is also considered to be one of the best Pinotage producers in South Africa. Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend is a terrific introduction to the winery's Pinotage. Kanonkop Estate Pinotage is among the world's finest with deep colour, plush plum and cherry flavours.
