Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 pours a deep, concentrated ruby-red color with a subtle crimson rim in the glass. The nose opens with a complex and classic bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis, and fresh blueberries, beautifully layered with nuances of cedarwood, sweet tobacco, baking spices, and a distinctive hint of wild fynbos. On the palate, this exceptional South African red wine displays a medium-to-full body supported by fine, firm, and well-integrated tannins that provide a beautifully powdery texture. A succulent, concentrated core of juicy black cherries and dark berries intermingles with a dusty mineral tension and toasted oak spice, carrying great vitality and poise into a remarkably long, focused finish driven by persistent pencil lead and savory spice notes.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled prime ribeye steaks, rosemary-infused venison stews, or matured hard artisanal cheeses.

93 Points - James Suckling

A textural and well-balanced red with red berry, earth, cedar and baking spice aromas. Medium to full body with fine, firm tannins. It has a powdery texture on the center-palate and juicy cherries and red berries intermingling with the spices, bringing much vitality and poise. Focused long finish. Drink or hold.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Starting with tart red fruits and a dusty mineral essence, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon offers notes of black cherry and spiced plum. Medium-bodied and with a ripe, fresh fruit condition, the palate expresses fine-grained tannins with a dusty mineral tension. It ends with a long, spicy finish with persistent pencil lead essences. It's a well-made, sturdy wine that produced 72,000 bottles from wine that rested in 50% new French oak barrels for two years.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

An impressive, ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon, with ripe cherry and plum seamlessly integrated into notes of fennel seed, star anise and Darjeeling. Retains ample energy and firm tannic grip, keeping the long finish focused and composed. Drink now through 2031.