COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Kanonkop Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kanonkop Estate Pinotage 2021 is a red wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Kanonkop Estate. It is made from 100% Pinotage grapes grown on old, dry-farmed bush vines. The estate is a family-run farm with a long history in the region, and the wine is a representation of the potential of the Pinotage varietal. The 2021 vintage was influenced by weather patterns that led to smaller berries and a more elegant wine profile.
ALCOHOL
14.3%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, created in South Africa in 1925.
Fact 02
Kanonkop's name refers to a hill once used to fire a cannon to signal ships.
Fact 03
The estate's Pinotage vines range from 32 to 67 years old.
Fact 04
This wine is aged in French oak barrels, with a significant portion being new.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 Kanonkop Estate Pinotage is produced using grapes from old bush vines. Fermentation takes place in open concrete fermenters with manual punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with a high percentage of new oak. The harvest for this vintage was later than usual.
