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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: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 17%, Cabernet Franc 13%
Origin: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
Age of vines: On average 31 years
Irrigation: Dry land vineyards and supplemental
Soil type: Decomposed Granite, Hutton and Clovelly
Yield: 4 tons/ha – 2750 L/ha
Ageing Potential: 20 to 25 years from vintage
97 points – Tim Atkin
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