Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 750 Ml

Tasting notes. A complex nose of dark aromas of black berry, cassis, blueberry with tobacco. Cedar and oak spice. The palate is supple and juicy with concentrated black fruit. Supported by oak spice, roasted nuts and a hint of fresh fynbos. The tannins are. Firm yet well-knit and integrated.. Winemaking maturation. Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 29 c. The floating skins. Were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was. Drawn off the skins after 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was. Matured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second fill 225l french nevers oak. Vintage conditions. The carry-over effect of the previous three year’s drought is still visible in this. Vintage, despite the higher rainfall during the season. The resulting crop was. Smaller, but of high quality. Despite the relative low water stress, the cool weather. Contributed to smaller berries and less irrigation was needed this growing season.. Food pairing. All types of steak slow-cooked venison . Braised beef short ribs rosemary lamb. Shanks matured hard cheeses oxtail

Tasting notes. A complex nose of dark aromas of black berry, cassis, blueberry with tobacco. Cedar and oak spice. The palate is supple and juicy