Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
South Africa
Red
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90/100
Wine Enthusiast
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89/100
Vinous
"Cabernet Sauvignon aficionados, discover the expertise of winemaker Abrie Beeslaar in this single-vineyard cuvée from South Africa!"
"Enticing notes of cigar spice, baked plum and cassis form the nose of this wine, with a touch of cedar for added interest. Medium-bodied, it has a velvety texture thanks to silky yet structuring tannins and just enough acidity to ensure balance. The medium-length finish offers a lovely evolution from jammy black plum and black cherry to lingering sweet spice." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
Features
Estate
Kanonkop
Cuvée
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
Designation
Stellenbosch
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Decomposed granitic soils, Hutton and Clovelly, Simonsberg region, vines averaging 29 years of age
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation in concrete tanks at 29°C, manual punching down every 2 hours, juice extraction after 3 days of fermentation, then malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
24 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (50% new, 50% 2nd fill)
Alcohol content
14,8%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense purple colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Freshness on the first nose, followed by scents of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant and tobacco, enhanced by notes of oak and cedar.
Mouth
Supple and medium-bodied, firm but integrated tannins, good balance, juicy black fruit, fresh plum, oak and black tea flavours, long, smooth and delicate finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with braised prime rib, lamb shank with rosemary, hard cheese...
Kanonkop
Stellenbosch
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2022) 90/100
About the wine:
Seductive notes of cigar spice, cooked plum and blackcurrant form the nose of this wine, with a touch of cedar for added interest. Of medium weight, it has a velvety texture thanks to silky yet structuring tannins and just enough acidity to ensure balance. The medium-length finish offers a lovely evolution from jammy black plum and black cherry to lingering sweet spice.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2024) 89/100
About the wine:
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate spent five days on the skins in open fermenters and was aged in 50% new oak for 20 months. The bouquet is quite voluminous, with black fruit aromas lifted by licorice. It's quite heady, and perhaps a little overshadowed by the superb 2020 Pinotage. The palate is medium-bodied, with good grip, slightly dry tannins and good acidity, but the finish just lacks a little more finesse and complexity. 2024-2038
James Suckling
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