{"product_id":"kanonkop-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\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 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003c\/b\u003e, a powerful and elegant single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Simonsberg region of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Abrie Beeslaar, this premium wine showcases the depth, structure, and refinement that define world-class Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced from mature vineyards planted in decomposed granite, Hutton, and Clovelly soils, this wine delivers exceptional concentration, layered complexity, and impressive 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 lovers of structured, cellar-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon with sophistication and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFine dining and luxury occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCollectors of premium South African wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts seeking classic Stellenbosch expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA distinguished and age-worthy red wine crafted for serious wine lovers.\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 garnet red with remarkable intensity and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex layers of cedar wood, cigar box, cassis, pencil shavings, bay leaf, and subtle paprika spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich blackcurrant, black cherry, red plum, walnut, baking spice, creamy vanilla, and cedar wood flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroad and structured with silky tannins and beautifully balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, refined, and lingering with exceptional depth and elegance.\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 type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePremium steak cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlow-cooked venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBraised beef short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRosemary lamb shanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOxtail and rich slow-cooked dishes\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 is recommended to fully express the wine’s complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–15 years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Bordeaux-style red wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.56%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.1 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/b\u003e Dryland vineyards with supplemental irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Decomposed granite, Hutton, and Clovelly soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 tons per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrie Beeslaar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Fermented in open-top concrete fermenters at 29°C with hand punch-downs every two hours during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Matured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second-fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction Volume:\u003c\/b\u003e 7,000 cases (6 x 750ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\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:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/56144?srsltid=AfmBOorV1-r251fncJLMK6NRZIiCNyFwVBWuqYar3fnl6TDTC2_VQwkU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVivino Reviews\/Rating: 4.3\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/56144?srsltid=AfmBOorV1-r251fncJLMK6NRZIiCNyFwVBWuqYar3fnl6TDTC2_VQwkU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003ePoignant and smooth, this embodies Cabernet from the golden triangle in ways that few other could. Notes of vanilla, plum, cassis and blackcurrant on the nose. On the palate, the oak is balanced exceptionally across the black fruit, giving a long, dry finish that lingers on the tongue. Exquisite.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/56144?srsltid=AfmBOorV1-r251fncJLMK6NRZIiCNyFwVBWuqYar3fnl6TDTC2_VQwkU\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is a great cabernet sauvignon from Stellenbosch. On the nose I was pleasantly surprised to get hints of dark chocolate after decanting. In the mouth, you are met with a beautiful mix of plum, black currant with a combination of vanilla and chocolate. Also get a little pepper and dirt. All of these notes are presented to you in perfect harmony. I paid less that $30 for this bottle which is a steal. Wish they sold it in the US. Fantastic wine!!!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage benefited from favourable weather conditions during harvest, including warm days, cool nights, and an absence of significant heatwaves, resulting in excellent balance and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrated for its classical Cabernet Sauvignon structure, layered complexity, silky tannins, 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 24 months in French Nevers oak barrels, with 50% new oak.\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 excellent ageing potential of 10–15 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts mature Simonsberg vineyards, meticulous oak maturation, and classical Stellenbosch structure create exceptional elegance and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods pair best with it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteak, venison, braised beef, lamb shanks, oxtail, and mature cheeses pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its prestige, collectability, and premium Stellenbosch heritage make it an exceptional gift for Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanonkop","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819926516039,"sku":"KANO-CS20Bottle","price":43.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (x6 Bottles)","offer_id":52819926548807,"sku":"KANO-CS20Case","price":261.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosKanonkop_8_01a4d681-eb23-45d8-84de-ffac3ca14f85.jpg?v=1765779988","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/kanonkop-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}