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Kanonkop Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

WHERE THE BIG GUNS ROAR

Kanonkop Estate is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Region of the Cape and confidently boasts with some of South Africa’s most premium wines.
Kanonkop is a fourth generation family estate, which was originally purchased by JW Sauer, a cabinet member in the parliament of the Union of South Africa. This estate has since then been handed down from father to son for over 40 years and is now in the talented, capable hands of its current owners Paul & Johann Krige.

Kanonkop

The name Kanonkop was derived from a kopje (hillock), from which a cannon was fired in the 17th Century to alert farmers in outlying areas that sailing ships plying the waters between Europe and the Far East had entered Table Bay for a stopover at Cape Town.
Location

Kanonkop Estate is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Region of the Cape. It is between Stellenbosch and Paarl on the R44 and falls in a ward called Simonsberg, more commonly known as the “red wine bowl” of South Africa. It has earned a reputation both at home and abroad as the area producing the best wines in the country. The Estate is situated on 125 hectares, of which 100 hectares are planted to vine. Besides the solid foundation on which the estate’s winemaking principles are based, it is also blessed with ideal soils, cool sea breezes and long summer days, creating the perfect climate for growing grapes.

www.kanonkop.co.za

  • Kanonkop Paul Sauer Magnum 2020

    Kanonkop Paul Sauer Magnum 2020
    $238.00

    TASTING NOTES This classic wine with a saturated ruby colour, is complemented by a dense and interwoven complexity of tilled earth, bouquet garni, with red- and black currant and cedar. The wine is refined, with an elegant...

  • Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2021

    Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2021
    $99.00

    WINEMAKER Abrie Beeslaar  COMPOSITION 100% Pinotage  ORIGIN Simonsberg, Stellenbosch  AGE OF VINES 32 to 67 year old bush vines  IRRIGATION None - dry land vineyards  SOIL TYPE Decomposed...

  • Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2019

    Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2019
    $390.00

    TASTING NOTES Deep purple in colour, with rich and layered flavours of red and black cherries, dark plums, wild bramble fruit with subtle sweet spice and oak undertones. The seamlessly integrated oak and velvety tannins...

  • Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

    Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
    $40.00

    TASTING NOTES: Classic varietal character with typical aromas of blackcurrants, pencil shavings and freshly cut herbs. A well-rounded wine showing great accessibility with a juicy fruit core and fresh acidity. The tannins...

  • Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2020

    Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2020
    $122.00

    TASTING NOTES This classic wine with a saturated ruby colour, is complemented by a dense and interwoven complexity of tilled earth, bouquet garni, with red- and black currant and cedar. The wine is refined, with an elegant...

  • Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2021

    Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2021
    $37.00

    TASTING NOTES Vibrant crimson hues, with complimenting aromas of raspberries, dark cherries, plums, cinnamon and cloves. Supple, elegant tannins and a fresh seam of acidity are beautifully balanced with a vibrant explosion...

  • Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
    $89.00

    A complex and serious wine showing layered aromas of cedar wood, blackcurrants, blue berries, tea leaves and graphite on the nose. Subtle oak spice and savoury notes add further complexity. The palate is rich and full...

  • Kanonkop Pinotage Magnum 2016

    Kanonkop Pinotage Magnum 2016
    $160.00

    Winemaker NotesCrafted from pioneering Pinotage producer, Kanonkop, this benchmark bottling is a true Cape classic! Enticing, complex and distinctive, it displays juicy layers of dark berries, cassis and plum that intertwine...

  • Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2022

    Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2022
    $40.00

    Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar Variety: 100% Pinotage Origin: Stellenbosch Age of Vines: 5-20 years Soil: Decomposed granite and Hutton Yield: 6-7 tons/ha Vinification: Fermentation in open concrete fermenters @ 28C Cap was...

  • Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2017

    Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2017
    $390.00

    Black Label is made from one of the oldest Pinotage vineyards in South Africa, one planted in 1953 on a site that has over the years proved to produce fruit of specific excellence and deemed special enough to be bottled...

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