2019 Kanonkop Pinotage [JS93][WA93][WE90][WA90]

Producer: Kanonkop  
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa 
Varietal: Pinotage   
Year: 2019 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"A perfumed nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, dark cherries, bark, dried violets, orange peel and cigar box. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Fleshy and vibrant. Excellent texture." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The 2019 Pinotage has an oak-driven nose with spiced plum compote, black cherries, a floral essence and a kiss of volatility. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is generous on the palate and offers a sweet frame of oak with vanilla and spiced cherries before offering juicy yet rustic tannins across the mid-palate. The Pinotage concludes with a long, spicy and savory finish that needs at least one more year in bottle." 

Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points 

 "Aromas of cherry, baking spices and hints of herbs form the bouquet. Thanks to a smart use of oak, vanilla and tobacco blend nicely with berries. It’s a fresh, well-structured wine that finishes with notes of smoke." 

Wine Spectator, 90 Points 

"A racy red, with light, crisp tannins and enticing tar and vanilla notes paired with sweet black raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Medium-bodied, with an herbal overtone that lingers on the finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Vibrant aromas of blueberries, ripe plums, black cherries, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose. The palate is sultry and luxurious, with densely packed flavours of berry compote, wild bramble, plum tart and spicy Christmas cake. Ripe tannins are beautifully intertwined between the layers of fruit, adding a dense and broad texture to the wine. The subtle spicy tones and plush black cherry flavours on the lingering finish completes a very elegant and age-worthy wine." 

Alcohol: 14.5%  

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