Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2018

Description

TASTING NOTES: The bright ruby colour of this wine is complimented on the nose by attractive aromas of red currants, cherries, spice and a touch of mocha. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent raspberry flavours. The fruit is supported by a firm, yet silky tannin structure. Savoury notes persist on the lengthy finish. FOOD PAIRING: Chill it down for a refreshing summer drink with seafood, or serve at room temperature when paired with pizza, pasta, stews, roast chicken and barbequed meat. AGEING POTENTIAL: This wine will keep developing in the bottle for the next 5- 7 years.

Awards

4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Certificates

Vinification

3 to 5 days on the skins in open fermenters at 28°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours.

Vineyard

WINEMAKER: Abrie Beeslaar VARIETALS: 37% Pinotage, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot ORIGIN: Stellenbosch CLIMATE: A dry summer with warm days and consistently cool nights to ensure good ripening. AGE OF VINES: 5 to 30 years IRRIGATION: Supplementary SOIL: Decomposed granite and Hutton soils YIELD: 7 tons per hectare – 4550 litres/ha

Maturation

Matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.

Food Pairing

Chill it down for a refreshing summer drink with seafood, or serve at room temperature when paired with pizza, pasta, stews, roast chicken and barbequed meat.