Kanonkop
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Kanonkop 2004 Paul Sauer Red (Stellenbosch)
- $45
Luscious, full-bodied and sophisticated, this red blend starts with aromas of blackberry, anise and spice, followed by black frit, cedar, mocha and spice flavors. Elegant and complex, with a long, spicy finish.
— S.K.
(12/31/2009)
Kanonkop 2004 Estate Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch)
- Cellar Selection
- $35
Luscious aromas of black cherry, raspberry and coffee are followed by a balanced wave of mocha, plums, vanilla and tobacco on the palate. Spicy with ageable tannins, the wine would go well with roasted meat, beef or stews.
— S.K.
(8/1/2010)
Kanonkop 2007 Paul Sauer Red (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
- $43
Balanced and forward with enticing notes of cedar and smoked meat among aromas of mulled blackberries and licorice. Lush dark black fruit floods the velvety mouth, while tobacco and sweet spice linger through the lengthy close. Drink now through 2014.
— L.B.
(6/1/2011)
Kanonkop 2008 Kadette Red (Stellenbosch)
- Best Buy
- $15
This blend of Pinotage, Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is full-bodied and complex, with layered aromas of cherry, banana and warming spices, and smooth, elegant flavors of cedar, cherry, tobacco smoke and red berries. Velvety, soft tannins and a clean finish give it a classy touch. The wine can age, but drink now and you won’t be disappointed.
— S.K.
(12/31/2009)
Kanonkop 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
- Editors' Choice
- $33
A powerful, brooding nose of tobacco, smoke and red cherry starts this elegant Cabernet from Kanonkop. On the palate, more warming spices and tobacco, with smooth, ripe tannins that are fine and velvety. Some oak offers spice, but the wine is extremely balanced and food friendly. The lingering finish delivers a spin of red berry and smoke. Excellent now but could…
— S.K.
(3/1/2009)
Kanonkop 2007 Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
- $35
This softer style Pinotage is a benchmark for the variety from a producer who has helped put the wine on the map. The nose is a melding of plum, cherry, spice and black currant, and on the palate, mocha, plum, spice and cherry mingle, Soft, rich and integrated, it still has the spicy vigor of a true Pinotage.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
Kanonkop 2005 Paul Sauer Red (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
- $43
This Cab-dominant blend with 15% each Merlot and Cabernet Franc is aged for 25 months in medium-toast new French oak, and the result is a balanced and supple red with flavors of black plum, cassis, hickory bacon, bramble and a touch of milk chocolate on the finish. Ready to drink now.
— L.B.
(6/1/2011)
Kanonkop 2009 Pinotage (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)
- $35
Deep, dark and concentrated with serious notes of blackberry, cassis and plum flesh all laced with a menthol edge. Accents of fruit cake and sweet spice dance in the finish. Balanced and full in the mouth, the fine but present tannins and moderate acidity offer the promise of longevity; drink now–2015.
— L.B.
(11/1/2011)
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