KanonkopCabernetSauvignon750ml

<p>TASTING NOTESA complex nose of dark aromas of black berry, cassis, blueberry with tobaccocedar and oak spice. The palate is supple and juicy – with concentrated black fruitsupported by oak spice, roasted nuts and a hint of fresh fynbos. The tannins arefirm yet well-knit and integrated.</p><p>WINEMAKING / MATURATIONFermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 29 C. The floating skinswere punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice wasdrawn off the skins after 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine wasmatured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second fill 225L French Nevers oak</p><p>VINTAGE CONDITIONSThe carry-over effect of the previous three year’s drought is still visible in thisvintage, despite the higher rainfall during the season. The resulting crop wassmaller, but of high quality. Despite the relative low water stress, the cool weathercontributed to smaller berries and less irrigation was needed this growing season.</p><p>FOOD PAIRING </p><p>All types of steak | Slow-cooked venison |Braised beef short ribs | Rosemary lambshanks | Matured hard cheeses | Oxtail</p>