Where the big guns roar
Kanonkop derives its name from the "kopje" (hill) from which a cannon was fired to alert surrounding farmers of trading ships stopping in Cape Town. This was some 300 years ago, but the farm continues to reverberate with the sounds of success achieved through their award-winning wines. Fourth generation estate proprietors, Johann and Paul Krige, have one simple aim: to maintain their "First Growth" status. And with wines such as their famous Pinotage and Paul Sauer consistently being recognized as some of the best reds on the market, their acclaim is well deserved.
Tim Atkin 91 “Kanonkop make a staggering 1.8 million bottles of this wine, which combines Pinotage with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a little Cabernet Franc. It’s
"Kanonkop Estate has been described by those in the know as being the South African equivalent of a Premier Cru or First Growth. International
Wine Enthusiast 90 “This Pinotage-based blend, with 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot, is fruit-loaded right from the start. A smoky overlay sits atop the core
" This succulent Cape blend (54% Pinotage, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) from South Africa's premier Pinotage producer exhibits ripe, luscious dark
Wine Spectator 91 TOP 100 2010 Rank 100 "Dark and alluring, with mulled black currant, Turkish coffee, bittersweet cocoa and licorice snap notes framed by solid
"A full-bodied classic robust style of wine. Matured in new and second-fill 225 litre French Nevers barrels for 22-26 months. " ~ WInery notes
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