The Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon of the Kanonkop winery is a juicy red wine, with rich fruit, which for 4 consecutive years of its release, immediately enters the list of the best Cabernet Sauvignon of South Africa and more specifically of Stellenbosch. Black and red fruits, discreet acidity, velvety tannins, and the elegant presence of the barrel, are among the most characteristic examples of the region even at a challenging price!
Kanonkop Winery is located in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and is a family business started in 1973 by Paul Sauer and is now in the hands of the 4th generation. The quality of the area's vineyards is equivalent to the Premier Cru of Burgundy and the vineyards, located at the foot of the Cape Fold mountain range, benefit from warm sunny days and cool evening breezes and produce very high-quality grapes, resulting in highly acclaimed wines.
For the Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes were placed in open concrete tanks with the skins for 5 days and frequent stirring, which enhanced the aromatic character of the juice and its fairy-tale color. The malolactic fermentation mellowed the whole tremendously, while then 12 months of aging in French oak barrels gave a fruity, velvety, and full-bodied result.
The name Kanonkop means Cannon Hill and comes from the sound of the cannon that stood at the foot of the mountain and informed the farmers as their merchant ships arrived at the port. What you hear when you open the first bottle you try!
