Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Pinotage 2020
South Africa
Red
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Drink or Keep
94/100
Tim Atkin
Powerful aromas of plums, blackberries, licorice and tar on the nose of this Estate Pinotage 2020, with layers of smoke, roasted nuts and vanilla. Plenty of plum, cherry and black fig notes on the palate, with hints of dark chocolate, blackberry and spicy oak. Full-bodied, creamy tannins are beautifully integrated with satisfying acidity for a long finish. This wonderfully balanced wine is the perfect accompaniment to beef flank steak!
Features
Estate
Kanonkop
Cuvée
Estate Pinotage
Vintage
2020
Designation
Stellenbosch
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Pinotage
Terroirs
Of decomposed granite
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
In concrete vats at 28°C, manual punching down every 2 hours, juice extraction after 3 days of fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels, 80% new and 20% second use
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright crimson red
Nose
Powerful aromas of plums, blackberries, licorice and tar, layers of smoke, roasted nuts and vanilla
Mouth
Lots of notes of plums, cherries, black figs, dark chocolate, blackberries and spicy oak, full-bodied, creamy tannins, wonderfully balanced wine, long finish, full-bodied, creamy tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies beef flank steak, game in sauce, duck hamburger, chorizo risotto...
Kanonkop
Stellenbosch
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Domain Rated Recommended
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHEL G. Published on 16/01/2024
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