Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Kanonkop |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Pinotage |
Region | Stellenbosch |
Wine style | South African Pinotage |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | Full bodied structure with flavours of plum, banana, cherry and chassis, complicated by wood. Soft ripe tannins with a classic dry finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Pinotage is South Africa's very own grape and a must-try for anyone looking to expand their viticultural horizons.
This grape is a genetic cross between picky Pinot Noir and prolific Cinsault, aka Hermitage. Created by scientist Abraham Perold in 1925 at Stellenbosch University, Pinotage was made by and for South Africa.
These small, thick-skinned grapes create deep, inky wines with distinct, bo...
