The Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend is a South African red wine from Stellenbosch. This blend combines Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for concentrated berry flavours with soft tannins. Enjoy with pizza, pasta or grilled meats.
The nose shows cassis, raspberries, cherries, black, plums, cinnamon, allspice and a hint of chocolate. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent summer berry flavours.
Pairs perfectly with Pizza, pasta, bbq food and a beef stew.
Kanonkop: Means Cannon Hill and is derived from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships into Cape Town Harbour. A fourth generation family estate, it was originally purchased by JW Sauer and has been in the family ever since. Famed for its red wines and particularly its Pinotage.
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| Energy | 352 kJ / 85 kcal |
Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites
Country of Origin: South Africa
Regional information: Arguably South Africa's most famous wine producing region, the vineyards of Stellenbosch take advantage of the area's topography with many nestling on the lower slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg ranges.
Vinification: Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters and the floating skins were punched down mechanically, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 - 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels before blending and bottling.
