Bordeaux Theme
Live Virtual Auction, 26 March 2023
Bordeaux Fine Wine
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About this Item
Often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the Simonsberg mountain slopes on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times.
The Cabernet Sauvignon forms part of the 3-tiered, reds only fine offering under the Kanonkop label.
Critics Ratings
‘More conservatively styled than siblings perhaps, now from 30+ yr old vines. 01’s spicy, tobacco, berry bouquet/palate cooperate with firm ripe tannins to offer youthfully fine, sternly elegant profile. 14% alc; 2 yrs Fr oak, half new. Needs & deserves good few years to give of its best.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2005, 4*
'Medium red-ruby. aromas of currant, cherry, tobacco, licorice, fresh herbs, tea leaf and smoky oak. Juicy, leanish and youthfully closed, with notes of currant, leather, tobacco, game and herbs. Finishes classically dry, with a firm tannic spine for aging. From vines around 20 years of age. This calls for four or five years of patience' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 88+/100 (Mar 2005)
Provenance
Private Client
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