{"product_id":"kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2022","title":"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimonsberg’s Masterpiece of Power \u0026amp; Purity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003eKanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022\u003c\/b\u003e, an iconic single-vineyard expression from the legendary slopes of \u003cb\u003eSimonsberg, Stellenbosch\u003c\/b\u003e. Sourced from \u003cb\u003e69-year-old dryland bush vines\u003c\/b\u003e, this vintage represents the pinnacle of South African Pinotage — concentrated, perfumed and profoundly structured.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wine is crafted for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCollectors seeking one of South Africa’s most coveted reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConnoisseurs who appreciate power balanced with elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLovers of structured, age-worthy wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGift-givers looking for a rare and distinguished bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA wine worthy of cellars, milestones and unforgettable dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpaque blue-red with striking density and youthful luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply perfumed layers of \u003cb\u003eblack plums, vanilla, cherries, dried rose petals and dark chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntensely concentrated dark fruit — black cherry, plum and mulberry — intertwined with \u003cb\u003ecedarwood, baking spices, smoke and charcuterie\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrippy yet \u003cb\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/b\u003e, balanced acidity and exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, powerful and refined — a lingering echo of black fruit, spice and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAromatic curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBarbecued venison and beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGrilled game fish (tuna, snoek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRoast duck with berry reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCrispy pork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended serving temperature: \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe in a large-bowled red wine glass to unlock full aromatics.\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 15–20 years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/b\u003e Burgundy or Bordeaux-style large red glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Simonsberg, Stellenbosch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pinotage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Decomposed Granite \u0026amp; Hutton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/b\u003e None — dryland vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 tons per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,150 cases (6 x 750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eOpen-top concrete fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eSkins punched down every 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e3.5 days on skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003e18 months in \u003cb\u003e100% new French Nevers oak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES \u0026amp; REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" title=\"Expert \u0026amp; User Reviews – Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eAverage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ~4.5 \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e on Vivino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Incredibly concentrated, rich and polished - a world-class Pinotage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Velvety tannins with deep dark fruit. Exceptional.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the best expressions of Pinotage ever produced.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"\u003ca title=\"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022 Reviews on Vivino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuch a treat to taste this at the Kanonkop Estate.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022 Reviews on Vivino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDarkest red-black. Incredible density, and wonderful\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022 Reviews on Vivino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprecision of berry fruit. Masses of new French oak is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022 Reviews on Vivino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoaked up. For those who can afford it and lay it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2022 Reviews on Vivino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-stellenbosch\/w\/2927863?year=2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edown for 10+ years ...\u003c\/a\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis vintage consistently ranks among \u003ci\u003eSouth Africa’s most collectible red wines\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ’S\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — aged 18 months in \u003cb\u003e100% new French Nevers oak\u003c\/b\u003e, contributing structure and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry. Concentrated fruit gives richness, not sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely - \u003cb\u003e15–20 years\u003c\/b\u003e, gaining complexity, leather, cigar box and savoury depth over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e69-year-old single vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExtremely low yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e100% new oak maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLegendary winemaker Abrie Beeslaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is one of South Africa’s most prestigious and collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanonkop","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819925991751,"sku":"KANO-BLP22Bottle","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (X6 Bottles)","offer_id":52819926024519,"sku":"KANO-BLP22Case","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosKanonkop_4.jpg?v=1765779418","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2022","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}