{"product_id":"kanonkop-kadette-cape-blend-2023","title":"Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 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 Kadette Cape Blend 2023\u003c\/b\u003e, a vibrant and approachable red blend from the renowned Kanonkop Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Crafted from a classic South African blend led by Pinotage, this wine combines rich fruit expression, silky tannins, and savoury complexity in a polished yet accessible style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced from vineyards planted in decomposed granite and Hutton soils, Kadette Cape Blend captures the character and heritage of Stellenbosch winemaking with freshness and balance.\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 fruit-forward red blends with elegance and versatility.\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;\"\u003eCasual entertaining and weekend dining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBraais and hearty comfort food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eWine lovers seeking approachable premium reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA lively and expressive Cape Blend suited to both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.\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\u003eBright deep ruby red with vibrant intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCassis, raspberries, cherries, black plum, cinnamon, allspice, and subtle chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSucculent summer berry flavours balanced by savoury spice and refined oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and lively with silky tannins and balanced structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and savoury with lingering fruit and spice complexity.\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;\"\u003ePizza and pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBarbecued meat and roast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBeef or lamb burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBeef stew and slow-cooked dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eChargrilled meats and comfort food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to fully express its fruit and spice profile.\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 5–7 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 2.1 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 5.7 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 3.63\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 Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e38% Pinotage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e34% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e24% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–30 years\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 7 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 at 28°C with regular punch-downs 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 12 months in second- and third-fill 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 228,000 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:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-kadette-cape-blend\/w\/56154?srsltid=AfmBOopnmPc7pW3k_blgCL8W8xCLUxlsEcNX8lYmEz78ehd2lKMw_fY6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVivino Rating\/Review: 3.9\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/kanonkop-kadette-cape-blend\/w\/56154?srsltid=AfmBOopnmPc7pW3k_blgCL8W8xCLUxlsEcNX8lYmEz78ehd2lKMw_fY6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kanonkop Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eOver-delivers on quality and value at this price. Excellent go-to wine. Medium to full bodied, smooth, medium well integrated tannins.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was one of the latest in the past 25 years, with slow ripening conditions that resulted in concentrated fruit development and excellent palate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrated for its balance of ripe berry fruit, silky tannins, savoury spice, and approachable elegance.\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 12 months in second- and third-fill 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 red blend with ripe fruit expression and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has an ageing potential of 5–7 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts Pinotage-led Cape Blend composition combines classic South African character with freshness, spice, and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods does it pair with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePizza, pasta, grilled meats, burgers, roast chicken, and hearty stews pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Its iconic Stellenbosch heritage and approachable premium style make it an excellent gift for red wine enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanonkop","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":53893652349255,"sku":"KANO-KCB23Bottle","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (x6 Bottles)","offer_id":53893652382023,"sku":"KANO-KCB23Case","price":81.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosKanonkop_11.jpg?v=1778500934","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/kanonkop-kadette-cape-blend-2023","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}