kanonkop Kadette 2017

Winemaker Abrie Beeslaar Certifications Biodiversity & Initiative (BWI) Blend 37% Pinotage, 36% , Member, Integrated Production of 25% , 2% (IPW) Certified Other Location Vegan friendly

Appellation

Alcohol Content 14.29%

TA 5.5 g/l

pH 3.55

RS 3.1 g/l

VINEYARDS: TASTING NOTES: Kanonkop is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in This tasty Cape blend from South Stellenbosch. The range between 197 and 395 feet above sea level. Africa’s premier Pinotage producer The majority of the vineyards are situated on southwest-facing slopes, considered the most favorable aspect for vines in the Cape. The soils are predominantly red boasts aromas and flavors of juicy decomposed granite and Hutton, with a high clay content and excellent water black currant and dark berry fruit, retention capacity. The vines range from 5-30 years old. While the Bordeaux vanilla and tealeaf. It displays a are trellised, Pinotage is maintained as dry farmed bush vines in order mouthwatering savory character, to achieve maximum sun exposure and optimal ripeness. with a fine structure and fresh acidity. : 2017 was an extremely dry vintage in the Cape. Although the daytime temperatures were warm throughout the growing season, evening temperatures were much cooler than normal, with none of the heat waves we typically experience. The drought conditions resulted in minimal disease pressure and reduced yields. The wines show great freshness and fruit concentration. VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: The were hand harvested and hand sorted. They were then fermented in open-top concrete vats over a period of 3-5 days, with manual punch downs of the cap every two hours around the clock. The wine was run to 225 liter French barrels (second and third fill) for . It was aged in barrel for 12-14 months and was bottled without fining or filtration.

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