KANONKOP Kadette Cape Blend 750ml

KANONKOP Kadette Cape Blend 750ml. A fourth generation family estate, it was originally purchased by JW Sauer and has been in the family ever since. Famed for its red wines and particularly its Pinotage; The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the wine estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announce the arrival of sailing ships entering Table Bay. Imported from the UK for customers in the United States.

Highlights

• The nose shows cassis, raspberries, cherries, black, plums, cinnamon, allspice and a hint of chocolate. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent summer berry flavours.
• Pairs perfectly with Pizza, pasta, bbq food and a beef stew
• Stellenbosch Cape Blend

Product details

Blend: 38% Pinotage, 34% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.

Style: A dry red wine with concentrated berry, cherry and plum flavours, with soft, silky tannins, and a hint of spice on the finish.

Origin: From the quality wine region of Stellenbosch, east of Cape Town.

Skin Contact: 3 to 5 days on skins in open fermenters at 29°C - cap punched manually every 2 hours.

About the brand

Kanonkop: Means “Cannon Hill” and is derived from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships into Cape Town Harbour.

Allergens

Contains Sulphites

Directions for use

Food Suggestion: Meat, pasta or spicy dishes.

Why import from the UK?

UK drinks are blended and bottled for the British market, so the recipe, sweetness level and pack size can differ from US equivalents. This is the original British version imported directly from the UK.

Shipping & origin

Sourced in the UK and shipped internationally to the United States.