Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.126 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The nose reveals ripe, lush, floral, baking spice laced fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries and strawberries. Beautifully layered baking spices; caramel, mocha & dark chocolate. Dark, rich soils, dry crushed rocks, black licorice, black cherry cola, steeped fruit tea and fragrant, red, blue and dark florals.

Beautiful full body with powdery, cocoa, dry, meaty, sticky tannins. Really nice, structure, tension, length and balance. Drink now or hold another 5-7 years. Ripe, lush, floral baking spice laced fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries and strawberries. Beautifully layered baking spices, caramel, mocha & dark chocolate. Dark, rich soils, dry crushed rocks, dark spice, black licorice, black cherry cola, steeped fruit tea and fragrant, red, blue and dark florals. The acidy is again round and beautiful. The finish, rich, lush, elegant, balanced and delicious. It’s persists endlessly.

Photos of; Kanonkop entrance, painting of Paul Sauer who this wine is named after, Kanonkop library cellar and the mountains viewed from their courtyard.

The nose reveals ripe, lush, floral, baking spice laced fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries and strawberries. Beautifully layered baking spices; caramel, mocha & dark chocolate. Dark, rich soils, dry crushed rocks, black licorice, black cherry cola, steeped fruit tea and fragrant, red, blue and dark florals.

Beautiful full body with powdery, cocoa, dry, meaty, sticky tannins. Really nice, structure, tension, length and balance. Drink now or hold another 5-7 years. Ripe, lush, floral baking spice laced fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, cherries and strawberries. Beautifully layered baking spices, caramel, mocha & dark chocolate. Dark, rich soils, dry crushed rocks, dark spice, black licorice, black cherry cola, steeped fruit tea and fragrant, red, blue and dark florals. The acidy is again round and beautiful. The finish, rich, lush, elegant, balanced and delicious. It’s persists endlessly.

Photos of; Kanonkop entrance, painting of Paul Sauer who this wine is named after, Kanonkop library cellar and the mountains viewed from their courtyard.

May 15th, 2019
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011

Vintage 2011

Sep 21st, 2017
Jan de Weerd

A left bank Bordeaux style wine from South Africa. Fabulous! Napa valley style bold fruit with great finish. I detected distinct prune, cherry, and currants. While Tammy said I was full of it because she said it was figs!! And should pour her glass fuller than mine.......😳

A left bank Bordeaux style wine from South Africa. Fabulous! Napa valley style bold fruit with great finish. I detected distinct prune, cherry, and currants. While Tammy said I was full of it because she said it was figs!! And should pour her glass fuller than mine.......😳

Jan 28th, 2017
Alec Jeffery

Surprisingly open and ready, rich plum notes with cigar box and spicy tones, plush with long finish. One if the reference Cabernet blends from Stellenbosch.

Surprisingly open and ready, rich plum notes with cigar box and spicy tones, plush with long finish. One if the reference Cabernet blends from Stellenbosch.

Jan 21st, 2017
markus gould

alright.
south african bordeaux blend with loads of shiraz attitude (eucalyptus and menthol and spices!), some blossoms and wood.
mouth feeling isn't too funky but vegetal, drying out and aloof: saddle leather and cold black tea.

alright.
south african bordeaux blend with loads of shiraz attitude (eucalyptus and menthol and spices!), some blossoms and wood.
mouth feeling isn't too funky but vegetal, drying out and aloof: saddle leather and cold black tea.

Apr 30th, 2016
Alon Breman

For the fast drinker its good ... Dont recommand to let it breath to much

For the fast drinker its good ... Dont recommand to let it breath to much

Oct 1st, 2015
Hennie Strauss

The King of all red wines!

The King of all red wines!

Jul 15th, 2015
Nick Davis

Nick had this 6 years ago

Nick had this 6 years ago

Aug 12th, 2018
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud had this 3 years ago

Ruud had this 3 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2021
Bart

Bart had this 3 years ago

Bart had this 3 years ago

Nov 21st, 2021