{"product_id":"kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2023","title":"Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003eKanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, an ultra-premium single-vineyard Pinotage from the iconic Simonsberg region of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted by renowned winemaker Abrie Beeslaar from exceptional 70-year-old dryland bush vines, this wine represents the pinnacle of Pinotage expression and one of South Africa’s most celebrated luxury wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePowerful yet refined, Black Label Pinotage combines remarkable concentration, elegance, and complexity with extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for collectors and lovers of world-class, cellar-worthy red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFine dining and luxury wine experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSerious Pinotage enthusiasts and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eInvestors seeking iconic South African wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare and prestigious Pinotage crafted for those who appreciate depth, structure, and refinement.\u003c\/em\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\u003eDeep, dark, and intensely concentrated in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark cherry, ripe plum, floral notes, liquorice, dark chocolate, and vanilla spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant layers of black fruit, umami complexity, lavender, sweet liquorice, and refined oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoft, chalky tannins seamlessly balanced with freshness and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, refined, and lingering with exceptional purity and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAromatic curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBarbecued venison and beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eGrilled game fish such as tuna or snoek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRoast duck with berry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCrispy pork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a large Bordeaux-style glass. Decanting for at least one hour before serving is recommended to fully unlock the wine’s complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 15–20 years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Bordeaux-style red wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.2 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pinotage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 70-year-old bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/b\u003e None – dryland vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Decomposed granite and Hutton soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 tons per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrie Beeslaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Fermented in open-top concrete fermenters with hand punch-downs every two hours during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Matured for 18 months in 100% new 225L French Nevers oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction Volume:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,400 cases (6 x 750ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store horizontally in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e⭐ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winemag.co.za\/wine\/review\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCE’s rating: 96\/100\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winemag.co.za\/wine\/review\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eBlack Label Pinotage from Kanonkop is an Überwine in the Nietzschean sense, unapologetically itself, unapologetically grand. From a 1953 vineyard, the newly released 2023 spent 18 months in 100% new Burgundian oak. The nose starts with chocolate, toast and spice before opening to reveal plum, cherry, a hint of banana and subtle florals. The palate is juicy and round on entry but finishes long and emphatically dry, great fruit definition, plenty of verve, chalky tannins and a slight bite to the finish for added authority.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage followed a relatively dry winter with cool spring conditions and healthy vineyard growth, producing concentrated fruit with softer tannins and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of South Africa’s benchmark Pinotages, Black Label Pinotage is celebrated for its intensity, elegance, luxurious texture, and remarkable ageing potential.\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. The wine matured for 18 months in 100% new French Nevers oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry, full-bodied red wine with concentrated fruit and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. It has exceptional ageing potential of 15–20 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts 70-year-old dryland bush vines, extremely limited production, and luxurious oak maturation create one of the most prestigious Pinotages in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods pair best with it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenison, duck, aromatic curries, pork belly, and grilled game fish pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its rarity, prestige, collectability, and iconic South African status make it an extraordinary gift for serious wine collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POTUM","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":53913754239303,"sku":"KANO-BLP23Bottle","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (x6 Bottles)","offer_id":53913754272071,"sku":"KANO-BLP23Case","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosKanonkop_22.jpg?v=1778765103","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/kanonkop-black-label-pinotage-2023","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}