Kanonkop Estate
Black Label Pinotage
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Deep ruby; pronounced intensity aromas of ripe black fruit, blueberry, black cherry, black plum, blueberry jam, cocoa, cedar, vanilla; dry, medium acid, medium plus ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas with a bit more cooked fruit; long finish, very good
Deep ruby; pronounced intensity aromas of ripe black fruit, blueberry, black cherry, black plum, blueberry jam, cocoa, cedar, vanilla; dry, medium acid, medium plus ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas with a bit more cooked fruit; long finish, very good
Feb 19th, 2020
Extremely nice of our host Heidi to Coravin some of their flagship wine, Kanonkop Black Label. This was my first time having their Black Label and it didn’t disappoint. It is only one of two bottles I brought back. I couldn’t pass on the trade price Heidi was nice enough to extend to us.
The nose shows very dark currants and dark expresso roast. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, cocoa powder, saline, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, vanilla, cinnamon, Black licorice, dry top soil, underbrush, dark, rich soils, touch of mint, sweet tarry notes with dark, blue and red amazingly fragrant florals.
The body is full and thick. Dark, meaty, powdery, sticky tannins. Used expresso roast grounds, steeped black tea, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, raspberries, dark cherries, cocoa powder, saline, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, vanilla, cinnamon, black licorice, iodine notes, dry top soil, underbrush, crushed granite powder, dark, rich soils, touch of mint, sweet tarry notes with dark, blue and red amazingly fragrant florals. The acidity is near perfect. The finish is juicy fruit driven, elegant, well balanced and delicious. It is impressive and can’t wait to try it again in 10 plus years.
Photos of; the mountains around their property where they took their name. The small left plateau is referred to a Kanonkop, Heidi Kritzinger-their
Customer Relations Manager (sweetheart) with Sofia and I, tasting room lounge area and the Kanonkop entrance.
Extremely nice of our host Heidi to Coravin some of their flagship wine, Kanonkop Black Label. This was my first time having their Black Label and it didn’t disappoint. It is only one of two bottles I brought back. I couldn’t pass on the trade price Heidi was nice enough to extend to us.
The nose shows very dark currants and dark expresso roast. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, cocoa powder, saline, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, vanilla, cinnamon, Black licorice, dry top soil, underbrush, dark, rich soils, touch of mint, sweet tarry notes with dark, blue and red amazingly fragrant florals.
The body is full and thick. Dark, meaty, powdery, sticky tannins. Used expresso roast grounds, steeped black tea, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, raspberries, dark cherries, cocoa powder, saline, dark chocolate, caramel, mocha, vanilla, cinnamon, black licorice, iodine notes, dry top soil, underbrush, crushed granite powder, dark, rich soils, touch of mint, sweet tarry notes with dark, blue and red amazingly fragrant florals. The acidity is near perfect. The finish is juicy fruit driven, elegant, well balanced and delicious. It is impressive and can’t wait to try it again in 10 plus years.
Photos of; the mountains around their property where they took their name. The small left plateau is referred to a Kanonkop, Heidi Kritzinger-their
Customer Relations Manager (sweetheart) with Sofia and I, tasting room lounge area and the Kanonkop entrance.
@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.
@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.
Not seen on delectables!! Black Label...can’t get it in the states.
Not seen on delectables!! Black Label...can’t get it in the states.
Dec 2nd, 2017
A proper introduction to South African Pinotage
A proper introduction to South African Pinotage
Dec 15th, 2023
deep, heavy, tasty, delicious! just the perfect wine to sip with a spicy chorizo gratin made and served by the 21 year old...
deep, heavy, tasty, delicious! just the perfect wine to sip with a spicy chorizo gratin made and served by the 21 year old...
Jan 4th, 2021Luxury Red Wine Tasting Ranking 2
Price R1,750
Luxury Red Wine Tasting Ranking 2
Price R1,750
