Kanonkop Estate Pinotage Simonsberg-Stellenbosch (2003)
Winery: | Kanonkop Estate |
Region: | South Africa » Stellenbosch » Simonsberg-stellenbosch |
Varietal: | Pinotage |
Type: | Table Wines |
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
History of the grape: In 1925, Stellenbosch University Chief Horticulture Professor Abraham Izak Perold created the P...
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Kanonkop Estate on SnoothDecember 2015
No written review
June 2014
Well, it smells alot like pinotage with hints of bananas and rubber rands on the nose along with some old watermelon and spicy red fruit. Soft in the mouth with red fruit and banana notes, this is kind of nicely textured, showing a gentle brightness and supple texture, but the flavor profile may be off-putting to some. Not bad, just bordering on... Read More
June 2014
No written review
July 2013
Hi Mark!Yes of course, it's a fair swap I would say ;-)Previously I was an avid red wine drinker but recently have taken more of a liking to white wines, especially in the summer. Do you enjoy red wine? A must try is a Pinotage as the grape is exclusively grown in South Africa, it's usually an easy drinking red wine with the smoothness of a merl... Read More
July 2013
I am from South Africa and became very familiar with the wines. Now I have to start all over with learning about wines from the Americas. Excited! Read More
March 2013
Interesting dark fruit - really enjoyable Read More
November 2012
Simply enjoyable. With wonderful color and smell, just a slight dryness and a aftertaste i would call somewhat barnyard.(disagree if u wish) So nice to have a good wine at R60. Recommend to any grilled meat. Read More
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