Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
2023 was the latest vintage in the past 25 years, about 2 weeks later than normal. We had a proper cold winter with enough rain, that resulted in a budbreak that was 2 weeks late. The earlier part of the season was quite cool, with December showing lower maximum and minimum temperatures. January was more moderate with a couple of hot days. We had slow ripening conditions that resulted in concentrated fruit development and palate weight.

WINEMAKING / MATURATION
Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 280C. The floating skins were punched down mechanically every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skin after 3 - 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES Bright ruby colour with a prominent nose of vanilla, ripe cassis, black cherries and hint of bell pepper. The palate is packed with juicy red fruit, a hint of meatiness and tomato cocktail. The wine is rounded off with satisfying, grippy and refreshing finish.


WINEMAKER Abrie Beeslaar COMPOSITION 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN Stellenbosch
AGE OF VINES  5 to 30 years
IRRIGATION Supplemental
SOIL TYPE Decomposed Granite and Hutton
YIELD 7 tons per hectare 
AGEING POTENTIAL 5 to 7 years from vintage

PRODUCTION 30 000 cases

VOLUME  (6 x 750ml)

FOOD PAIRING All types of steak | Slow-cooked venison | Braised beef short ribs | Rosemary lamb shanks | Matured cheddar | Beef stew