Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….
Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024
South Africa - Reds
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About this Item
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, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times.
The Kanonkop Pinotage has become a consistent flag bearer for the variety in serious clad and is made from old bush vines.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Sophisticated and ageworthy. 2012 shows pleasing fruit richness and structural harmony, its wight balanced by cleansing mineral thread.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*
'This classic, iconic Pinotage opens with dense aromas of pressed purple violets, forest berries, raspberry sauce and fudge brownie. The lush and decadent palate offers more of the same, with a crushed velvet texture and final notes of licorice and toasted spice that linger long. It's delicious now, but should hold well through 2022.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Jul 2015)
'Kanonkop’s Pinotage is a Cape benchmark, which is especially commendable given the size of the 8,000 case blend. This is still young, but it’s beautifully proportioned, showing serious blackberry and plum fruit, succulent tannins and a compact, well-balanced finish.' - Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2014, 94 Points
'Enticing and well ahead of the Pinotage pack, with alluring blueberry, loganberry and raspberry fruit melded seamlessly with anise, fruitcake and ganache notes. Everything flows through the lush finish, while a backdrop of charcoal keeps this honest. Drink now through 2019.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Aug 2014)
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