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Kanonkop is a 4th generation family-owned wine estate, which has been handed down from generation to generation and is now in the hands of brothers Paul and Johann Krige.
The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the wine estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce the arrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay.
The saturated ruby colour is complemented by a dense and interwoven complexity of tilled earth, nutmeg, bouquet garni, with classic cedar and redand black fruits. The wine remains classic, refined, with an elegant structure. The tannins are precise, and together with the clever use of new oak, creates the perfect backdrop to host the complex fruit spectrum. A long, and youthful finish.
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Varietal: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot
Origin: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
Age of vines: 30 years on average
Irrigation: Dry land vineyards and supplemental
Soil type: Decomposed Granite, Hutton and Clovelly
Yield: 4 tons per hectare
Ageing Potential: 20 to 25 years from vintage
94 points – Tim Atkin
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