Aromas: Dark raspberry fruits, savory dried herbs, coffee, and smoke.
Flavors/experience: Baked plum, dried cherry, and modest acids meet subtle tannin. A lingering finish with a touch of salinity begs another sip.
Specifications: From the respected Stellenbosch appellation of South Africa, this is a blend of 37% Pinotage, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14.29% Alcohol, 5.5 g/L TA, 3.55pH, 3.1g/L RS.
Back story: The name, “Kanonkop” comes from a 17th Century term in which a cannon (kanon), situated atop a hill (kopje), was fired when a trade ship entered the nearby bay. This would alert farmers to bring their produce to the market, for trade with the ship and crew.