Jeffrey Vlasic

9.7

This is one of three special bottles that we brought home from our honeymoon in South Africa, Stellenbosch region. Really incredible wine, packs a punch, rare to come across a pinotage of this quality outside of this region. — 2 years ago

Sean Ballington

9.6

I tagged the wrong wine - it should be the Kanonkop Black Label — 5 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.6

@Delectable Wine this is the 2011 Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage.

Sixth of the reds in our South African blind tasting. This is the benchmark bottling's older brother. Bigger and badder. Deep purplish red. Lovely and powerful nose with dark cocoa, espresso beans, dark plums, and blackberries. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Explosive palate with tons of dark berries and spices. Excellent structure and rounded body. Long and lingering finish, built for the long haul. Drink till 2037. — 5 years ago

with Sean and India

Richard Adams

8.9

More sweet than dry, but enjoyable nonetheless. Will partake liberally of these this week. — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Anthony took us to the tasting room in their Cellar to taste the Hamilton Russell line of wines.

This was a very nice Pinotage. Not quite the same style as Kanonkop. It’s a little softer and not quite as dark in fruit. Still a very well made wine. Enjoyed it quite a lot.

Photos of, the Hamilton Russell Vineyard, Anthony’s pouring our tasting, barrels around our tasting, and a long view of their property and house on the hilltop. — 3 years ago

Kristine Karlsen

9.5

Very nice. Dinner w/ C+A. — 7 years ago

with Nelson

Rajesh

9.0

1. Good wine doesn’t need to be expensive. 2. South Africa makes some of best Red blends in the world — 2 years ago

Andy Thomson

9.5

Our favourite pinotage. Just beautiful. — 4 years ago

with Cheryl

Marc vanholst

9.3

Abrie Beeslaar (winemaker at Kanonkop) makes this as his private label. Great wine,a-typical Pinotage which you should try when you can find it (Production limited). — 6 years ago

Jeff Clement

9.4

Love this wine and so glad we went to this winery when in sa. Had w grilled shrimp and veggies — 7 years ago