Kanonkop tasting notes. Deep ruby colour. A classic, perfumed nose packed with cherries, cassis, cedar,. Cigar box, tea leaves and tomato paste, followed by a palate of cassis, cranberries,. Savoury plum and sweet vanilla.. A complex multi-layered, refined wine with a beautiful structure, balanced acidity,. Elegant, fine grained tannins and a long, persistent finish.. Winemaking maturation. 5 Days on skins in open fermenters 29 c. E floating skins were punched down. By hand every 2 hours during fermentation. E juice was drawn off the skins a er. 5 Days. A er malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 24 months in 100%. New 225l french nevers oak barrels.. Vintage conditions. Warmer periods during the latter part of the winter resulted in some un-even. Budding, flowering and fruit set. E moisture levels in the soils were satisfactory. Throughout the growing and ripening phase, and very little moisture stress was. Noticeable on the vines. The late start to the 2021 harvest was one of the. Distinguishing hallmarks of this vintage. E cooler growing conditions of the. 2021 Vintage resulted in elegant wines.. Food pairing. All types of steak meat casseroles. Roast leg of lamb matured cheeses