Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage

9.18 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Pinotage
Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Beef, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pork, Venison, Potato, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Gregory

This was excellent. Most acidity has disappeared but enough fruit to carry the day. An incredible blackberry jam and banana purée combo. I know, sounds weird but it’s really nice.

This was excellent. Most acidity has disappeared but enough fruit to carry the day. An incredible blackberry jam and banana purée combo. I know, sounds weird but it’s really nice.

Apr 16th, 2018
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Third wine and second red wine at our annual DMV South Africa Tasting. Deep ruby core with lighter edges. A little mute to start on the nose with some smokiness, dark blackberries, spices and cedar. Medium tannins (6.5/10), solid acidity and medium plus to full bodied. A bit reserved on the palate to start. Darker in the palate than the nose with dark blue and black berries, and spices. Fruitier on day two. Long and lingering finish. Still seems to have quite a bit of life left in it. Drink till 2026.

Third wine and second red wine at our annual DMV South Africa Tasting. Deep ruby core with lighter edges. A little mute to start on the nose with some smokiness, dark blackberries, spices and cedar. Medium tannins (6.5/10), solid acidity and medium plus to full bodied. A bit reserved on the palate to start. Darker in the palate than the nose with dark blue and black berries, and spices. Fruitier on day two. Long and lingering finish. Still seems to have quite a bit of life left in it. Drink till 2026.

Mar 5th, 2018
Bowen Dwelle

First Pinotage -- lovely stuff!

First Pinotage -- lovely stuff!

Mar 12th, 2016
Ruud Verhagen

Fantastic !

Fantastic !

Apr 4th, 2014
Sean Morton

Intense

Intense

Mar 23rd, 2014
Michaela Baltasar

Michaela had this 10 years ago

Michaela had this 10 years ago

Aug 11th, 2014
Jean-Philippe Saumure

Jean-Philippe had this 7 years ago

Jean-Philippe had this 7 years ago

Mar 19th, 2018
Marc vanholst

Marc had this 7 years ago

Marc had this 7 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2017