South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 3 414
Lot 357
  • Kanonkop; Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 5 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 414

About this Item

2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the Simonsberg mountain slopes on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family,

The Cabernet Sauvignon forms part of the 3-tiered, reds only fine offering under the Kanonkop label.

Provenance

Wine Cellar

Critics Ratings

Invitingly fresh, pure blackberry aromas on 11 (4.5*); touch fruitier profile than 10 & previous but soundly anchored by authoritative tannins, concentration & length. Good prospects.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*

‘Good deep red. Initially mute nose reveals scents of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and iron with air. Much sweeter in the mouth than the nose suggests (but with only 2 g/l r.s.), with dark berry fruits complicated by subtle dried herbs and flowers. Not at all green but nicely cool, displaying brisk acidity and a fine-grained texture. Finishes with a firm structure and excellent length. This is built for a graceful evolution in bottle.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com (June 2015), 92/100

Alluring, with a black tea note weaving around supple blackberry, black cherry and plum fruit flavors. Shows a lingering mineral hint on the finish, with a loamy accent, but stays polished overall. Best from 2016 through 2021. 100 cases imported.’ – Wine Spectator (June 2015), 91/100

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