Name: KANONKOP ESTATE PINOTAGE
SKU: PW-019-V/D
Availability: InStock

KANONKOP ESTATE PINOTAGE

6 in stock

R570,00

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

What makes the Estate Pinotage special is its Historical Gravity. Kanonkop was one of the first estates to take the variety seriously, and their Old Bush Vines (some dating back to 1953) provide a depth of flavor that younger vines simply cannot replicate. It is “Special” because it is a Time Capsule; while many modern Pinotages are made for early drinking, Kanonkop creates a wine that only truly reveals its soul after 5 to 10 years in the cellar, eventually developing complex “forest floor” and savory tertiary notes akin to a fine Pomerol.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

Platter’s Wine Guide: 5 Stars
Tim Atkin MW: 94-96/100
James Suckling: 93-95/100
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage: A perennial winner

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: An intense and brooding bouquet. Immediate notes of black plums, blackberries, and black figs are interwoven with sophisticated layers of liquorice, roasted nuts, and rich vanilla bean.

Palate: A massive, full-bodied explosion of fruit and spice. The palate is packed with dark chocolate, bramble fruit, and maraschino cherries. The tannins are plush and creamy, yet provide a formidable “iron fist” structure that promises immense maturation potential.

Finish: Exceptionally long and echoing. It leaves a savoury trail of smoke, toasty oak, and a distinct mineral seam that keeps the finish fresh and poised.

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Product details

The Kanonkop Estate Pinotage is widely regarded as the gold standard of South African winemaking. Hailing from the “red wine capital” of Stellenbosch, this 100% Pinotage is a masterclass in concentration and longevity. Crafted from low-yielding bush vines on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation in open-top concrete fermenters with manual punch-downs every two hours. Matured for 18 months in 80% new French Nevers oak, it is a powerhouse of a red—opaque, complex, and built to age for decades. It is the definitive expression of “Terroir-driven” Pinotage.

Additional information

Volume	750ml
Quantity	Single

Food Pairing

The Estate Pinotage is a "serious" wine that demands equally serious, flavorful cuisine. Its immense structure and bold tannins make it the perfect match for Slow-Roasted Venison served with a dark berry reduction, or a Classic Beef Wellington. The wine’s inherent spiciness creates a stunning dialogue with Aromatic Cape Malay Curries or Spicy Asian-Style Duck. For a rustic yet high-end experience, pair it with Seared Game Fish (like Tuna or Yellowtail) crusted in black pepper. If finishing with cheese, only the most Mature Hard Cheeses or a pungent Roquefort will do, as the wine’s fruit density effortlessly balances the salt and fat.