Kanenkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon Kanonkop is a 4th generation family-owned wine estate, which has been handed down from generation to generation and is now in the hands of brothers Paul and Johann Krige. VINTAGE CONDITIONSWarmer periods during the latter part of the winter resulted in some un-evenbudding, flowering and fruit set. The moisture levels in the soils weresatisfactory throughout the growing and ripening phase, and very littlemoisture stress was noticeable on the vines. The late start to the 2021 harvestwas one of the distinguishing hallmarks of this vintage. The cooler growingconditions of the 2021 vintage produced elegant wines with softer tanninstructures that will make them accessible and drinkable from an earlier age.WINEMAKING / MATURATIONFermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 280C. The floatingskins were punched down mechanically, every 2 hours during fermentation.The juice was drawn off the skins after 5 – 6 days. After malolacticfermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in older 225L French oakbarrels.TASTING NOTESBright ruby red in colour, with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, sweet oakspice and red florals. The integrated and plush tannins support the saultry fruitprofile. FOOD PAIRING All types of steak | Slow-cooked venison |Braised beef short ribs | Rosemary lamb shanks | Matured cheddar | Beef stew 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. The roar of the cannon would be the signal to local farmers, who were waiting to make the 50-kilometer journey to the harbour, to load up their wagons with fresh fruit and vegetables to barter their produce. The first wines bearing the Kanonkop label were produced in 1973. To find out more about the winery, go to the website by clicking here You can see our full range of Kanenkop product by clicking here Kanenkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon
