Kanonkop
Cabernet Sauvignon 1982, 1986
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 22
Kanonkop
Cabernet Sauvignon 1982, 1986
About this Item
Kanonkop is a legendary estate on the Simonsberg foothills of Stellenbosch, owned by the Krige family and long revered for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage, often called a Cape “First Growth”. This lot pairs two mature, collectible vintages of its varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, the 1982 and the 1986, rare survivors from the estate’s early decades. Higgo Jacobs gave the 1986 a rating of 96.
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Incredible power and structure here, and quintessentially Cabernet in its make-up. Cedar, cassis, olive, bouquet garni and even graphite. The palate still coats and grips the mouth, with rich inner black fruit and lovely drying tannins. Price adjusted downwards for the condition of the labels, but the content is pure pedigree." - Higgo Jacobs, 96/100 (Mar 2026)
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