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Kanonkop Kadette 2009
Kanonkop Kadette 2009

Kanonkop Kadette 2009


Red Wine

from South Africa

Price: $15.99
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 106626 
(2)
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

This tasty Cape blend from South Africa's premier Pinotage producer displays ripe, juicy flavors of dark berry, coffee and plum interlaced with pleasant herbal and spice notes. A distinctive smoky, tarry character makes this supple, full-bodied red the ultimate grilling/tailgate wine.

alcohol by volume: 14.0%
critical acclaim:

"Good full red. Slightly candied aromas of cherry, berry and spices. Sweet but penetrating, with ripe acidity giving this blend a light touch for the vintage. Lovely juicy cherry/berry fruit offers plenty of immediate appeal, and the ripe tannins will not get in the way. Should make a perfect barbecue wine. "

89 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Also known as a Cape Blend, this mix of 46% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc is an easy-drinking, youthful wine with fresh but rich fruit flavors of red plum and cherry backed by rose hip and hibiscus floral accents. Structured tannins remain through the close, with a subtle smokiness unfolding on the end."

88 Points

Wine Enthusiast

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
rating (1/18/2012):
rating (2/10/2011):
Created in 1925 by South Africa’s first professor of viticulture, the Pinotage grape is actually a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. South Africa’s signature grape definitely has its fans and its detractors. I am not a huge Pinotage fan as a single varietal, but in a wine like this Kadette where it is blended with Bordeaux varietals, I think it provides a unique character and makes this an exciting wine. The Kadette has a smoky nose with green pepper, star anise and dried fig also present. Additionally, there is an aroma which was most closely identified as pine resin by Leah, a wine expert friend, at a recent tasting. Although it is only moderately tannic, the wine has a lot of bite and nice acidity on the finish. This is a good value wine and worth a shot if you’re looking for something a little different. Food Pairing Suggestions: I think this Kadette is much more of a food wine than a sipping wine, and the dish that I would favor the most for a nice pairing would be bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice with plenty of garlic and onions. A traditional meat loaf would also be a nice accompaniment. For something more involved, think about slow braising a rabbit with a cheaper Pinotage and then drinking this Kadette alongside the final product.
Scott Citino - Fernandina Beach, FL (read all my reviews)
rating (1/1/2011):

This wine is very tannic and can stand to be aged for a couple years or allowed to oxidize for awhile before drinking. Smokky start with nice coffee and berry tones.l

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