Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Sophisticated and ageworthy. 2012 shows pleasing fruit richness and structural harmony, its wight balanced by cleansing mineral thread.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2015, 4.5*

'This classic, iconic Pinotage opens with dense aromas of pressed purple violets, forest berries, raspberry sauce and fudge brownie. The lush and decadent palate offers more of the same, with a crushed velvet texture and final notes of licorice and toasted spice that linger long. It's delicious now, but should hold well through 2022.' - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Jul 2015)

'Kanonkop's Pinotage is a Cape benchmark, which is especially commendable given the size of the 8,000 case blend. This is still young, but it's beautifully proportioned, showing serious blackberry and plum fruit, succulent tannins and a compact, well-balanced finish.' - Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2014, 94 Points

'Enticing and well ahead of the Pinotage pack, with alluring blueberry, loganberry and raspberry fruit melded seamlessly with anise, fruitcake and ganache notes. Everything flows through the lush finish, while a backdrop of charcoal keeps this honest. Drink now through 2019.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Aug 2014)