Cape blends are a distinctive style, unique to South Africa, with Pinotage at their core. As anyone acquainted with Pinotage will know, it its worst it can be vile; volatile, unpleasant tannins and with odd banana-like qualities. When its worst extremes are tempered, Pinotage can be rather pleasant, particularly when intelligently blended as in Kanonkop’s Kadette Cape blend.
Pinotage makes up just over 50% of this wine, the balance being filled by Bordeaux varietals. The result is a bright and savoury, harmonious wine that is delicious to drink. Tar and leather notes add genuine interest.
Given the breeding and proven pedigree of this wine, one could expect to pay $25 or thereabouts. At a mere $15 per bottle it is a dead set bargain. pice and tar follow. Quite classy and exceptionally good value for money.
2012 KANONKOP KADETTE
Producer: Kanonkop Estate
Variety: Cape Blend (Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)
Vintage: 2012
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $15.00
Date tasted: 7 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby in appearance. Engaging nose of tobacco leaf, plum, leather, slightly earthy. Medium bodied, sweet fruited up-front, leather, spice and tar follow. Quite classy and exceptionally good value for money.
Score: 16+/20
Pinotage makes up just over 50% of this wine, the balance being filled by Bordeaux varietals. The result is a bright and savoury, harmonious wine that is delicious to drink. Tar and leather notes add genuine interest.
Given the breeding and proven pedigree of this wine, one could expect to pay $25 or thereabouts. At a mere $15 per bottle it is a dead set bargain. pice and tar follow. Quite classy and exceptionally good value for money.
2012 KANONKOP KADETTEProducer: Kanonkop Estate
Variety: Cape Blend (Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)
Vintage: 2012
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $15.00
Date tasted: 7 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby in appearance. Engaging nose of tobacco leaf, plum, leather, slightly earthy. Medium bodied, sweet fruited up-front, leather, spice and tar follow. Quite classy and exceptionally good value for money.
Score: 16+/20
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