Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2017

Description

WINEMAKER:                  Abrie Beeslaar      VARIETALS:                      100% Pinotage CLIMATE:                          A very challenging vintage with hot and dry conditions. AGE OF VINES: 64 years old bush vines. SOIL:                                  Decomposed granite and Hutton soils. YIELD:                                 2.8 tons/ha VINIFICATION:                Fermentation took place in open concrete fermenters. Cap was punched manually every 2 hours and the juice drawn off the skins after 3.5 days. AGING POTENTIAL: 20 - 25 Years PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:     A dense, full and rich wine filled with perfume an red fruit with a hint of spice adding to its complexity. The palate is structured and powerful, with ripe red fruits, black plums, and dark chocolate. The tannins are grainy and mouth-filling, with a dry appetizing finish. MATURATION: Matured for 18 months in 100% new 225 lit. French Nevers barrels, primarily Vicard. FOOD SUGGESTION: Red meat or spicy Asian style dishes.

Awards

96 pts Tim Atkin

96 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni

94 pts The Wine Advocate Points

5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Certificates