Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R540
‘Cape classic released a year later than Paul Sauer blend, needing time to show its best. Splendid, proud aromas on 2018 - clean, intense, already promising complexity. The most powerful of the range (14.8% alc), but bright & not without elegance, though sweeter fruit & finish than Paul Sauer. Superb wine, with a decade (probably more) ahead of it.’ – Platter’s Guide, 5*(95/100)
'It says Cabernet Sauvignon on the label, but master blender Abrie Beeslaar adds 5% Merlot and Cabernet Franc for extra nuances and layers. Sourced from three blocks that provide more pyrazine notes, this is a deceptively forward red with leafy top notes, capsicum, coffee bean and blackcurrant flavours and plenty of underlying grip and structure. 2024-32' – Tim Atkin, MW, South African Special Report 2022, 95/100
'To be released in October. Top notes of violets and incense before cassis, vanilla and spice with a hint of fresh herbs in the background. The palate shows excellent fruit expression, bright acidity and fine tannins, its various parts coming together seamlessly. That much better realized than Paul Sauer of the same vintage.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
'It says Cabernet Sauvignon on the label, but master blender Abrie Beeslaar adds 5% Merlot and Cabernet Franc for extra nuances and layers. Sourced from three blocks that provide more pyrazine notes, this is a deceptively forward red with leafy top notes, capsicum, coffee bean and blackcurrant flavours and plenty of underlying grip and structure. 2024-32' – Tim Atkin, MW, South African Special Report 2022, 95/100
'To be released in October. Top notes of violets and incense before cassis, vanilla and spice with a hint of fresh herbs in the background. The palate shows excellent fruit expression, bright acidity and fine tannins, its various parts coming together seamlessly. That much better realized than Paul Sauer of the same vintage.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Abrie Beeslaar |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating | PG 5* |
| Producer information | Kanonkop is a fourth generation family estate located on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. With vineyards over 60 years old, award-winning winemakers and a dedication to tradition, Kanonkop has firmly established themselves as one of South Africas ‘First Growth’ properties. Their wines are known to last for decades and in many ways Kanonkop is the embodiment of South African Pinotage. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
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