Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend (Stellenbosch, South Africa) – $19.49, regularly $23.99
To many, Kanonkop is considered to be the First Growth of South Africa. For others, Kanonkop is not just a wine estate, it is a place of natural beauty where hospitality, family values, tradition, history and interesting characters are as integral to our ability to create magnificent wines as the ancient decomposed granite soils, the cool air from the Atlantic Ocean and the old dryland vineyards.
Famous for their expensive flagship Paul Sauer Bordeaux blend, their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and of course their pioneering Estate Pinotage, the signature grape of South Africa.
Our weekly offer this week is their Kadette Cape Blend, a blend of 39% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petite Verdot. Crimson red in color, with complimenting aromas of raspberries, dark cherries, black plums, cinnamon, and all spice. Supple, elegant tannins supported by fresh acidity which is balanced with an explosion of fruit on the palate. Juicy flavours of red and black fruits, and a hint of chocolate, all which lingers on the finish. Pair with a grilled steak.
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend (Stellenbosch, South Africa) – $19.49, regularly $23.99