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2006 Kanonkop Estate Pinotage

Estate: Kanonkop Wine Estate
Region: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa


Tasting Note:March 2, 2018

Third wine and second red wine at our annual DMV South Africa Tasting.

Deep ruby core with lighter edges. A little mute to start on the nose with some smokiness, dark blackberries, spices and cedar. Medium tannins (6.5/10), solid acidity and medium plus to full bodied. A bit reserved on the palate to start. Darker in the palate than the nose with dark blue and black berries, and spices. Fruitier on day two. Long and lingering finish. Still seems to have quite a bit of life left in it.


100% Pinotage from the Estate Vineyard, aged in 80% new French oak for 16 months.

Drink Dates:

2015 till 2026.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased for R370.00 or $24.67 as of 12/19/2015. If you are lucky you can find it in the United States for around $44.00.


Tasting Note:December 19,2015

Garnet red with some bricking around the edges. Very savory, meaty notes and mesquite smoke on the nose. Moderate tannins (6/10) and full bodied. Very well integrated and savory. Solid acidity and all fits very well together. Long and lingering finish. A lot more approachable than the 2013. Of course a lot softer tannins and more integrated. Can easily last up to another 10 years but would be perfect before 2020.


100% Pinotage from the Estate Vineyard, aged in 80% new French oak for 16 months.

Drink Dates:

2015 till 2026.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$ - R370.00 or $24.67 as of 12/19/2015. If you are lucky you can find it in the United States for around $40.00.