Kanonkop Estate Pinotage, 2022

Complex, Big and Fruity Pinotage

Opaque purple red colour. Bold plums, blackberries, mulberries, rich vanilla, layers of smoke, and roasted nut the nose. Followed by a palate packed with plums, cherries, black figs, pomegranate, dark chocolate, blackberries and spicy oak, The beautifully integrated plush, creamy tannins teams with satisfying acidity resulting in a wonderfully balanced wine with and a long finish, promising a great maturation potential. 

• Matured in mainly new 225 litre French Oak barrels for up to 16 months

Food Pairing: Red Meat, aged cheese. 

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

The 2022 vintage was notably late, starting about two weeks behind schedule—the latest in the last 25 years. Following a cold, wet winter, the season featured slow ripening conditions. This resulted in wines with excellent concentration and substantial palate weight.