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
‘Mid crimson. Floral nose! Transparent and beautifully balanced with rosy notes. Really fresh and vital however it was in its youth. Lightly treacly. A bit hot and sweet on the end but admirable. Quite high VA and definitely old-fashioned…’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2015)
‘The 2005 Pinotage has a light, rather one-dimensional bouquet that is foursquare and serious. The palate is medium-bodied with light, fine tannins, but the secondary flavors and conservative with a leathery, dry finish that is slightly attenuated. Drink now-2016.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Oct 2013)
‘Customary pure-fruited aromas/flavours on 05, well supported by oak (80% new Fr, 16 mths), with big but very ripe, soft tannins on long, full-fruited palate. Manages 14.5% alc well. Rather delicious as well as serious.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2008, 4.5*
‘A lovely nose of blueberry and spice leads this stylish Pinotage. On the palate, lush, mouthfilling forest berry, pepper and spice is integrated but assertive. An easydrinking wine that is nonetheless complex. Hold for additional enjoyment.’ – Susan Kostrzewa, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2008)
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