Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Kanonkop |
Origin | South Africa, Stellenbosch |
Alcohol/vol | 14.5% |
Wine Enthusiast
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Bright cherry aromas blend with hints of cinnamon. Focused acidity and mineral texture provide support to a concentrated palate. Rich flavors of cherry, bell pepper and hints of oak spice blend on this flavorful wine that has a delicious finish. Drink now-2028.
Vinous
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The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon has to shake off a bit of reduction, but eventually offers plenty of black fruit, pressed violets and light marine/seaweed aromas. The medium-bodied palate delivers fine-grained tannins and a mixture of red and black fruit laced with tobacco and white pepper, leading to an elegant and quite persistent finish. There's some quality winemaking on show here.
Wine Advocate
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Possessing a deep magenta core with a dark ruby edge, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon emanates with aromas of brown baking spices from the 50% new French oak, followed by a dusty profile of dark red fruits with hints of dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is similar to a young Bordeaux from a warm vintage, with fleshy fruit and firm tannins that grip the gumline. The wine displays a long, complex finish that should last past its 15th birthday. Be sure to have some roasted meats on hand to enjoy with this lovely bottle. Give it a try.
Wine Spectator
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Hints of dried flowers and mint play on the creme de cassis and black cherry flavors in this elegant red, which is fresh and medium-bodied, with fine tannins and notes of espresso, star anise and smoke wafting on the lingering, lightly chewy finish. Drink now through 2026. 4,000 cases made, 314 cases imported.