Strauss & co - 8 June 2019 (Wine)

135 Kanonkop Pinotage 2003 750ml 6 (1 x 6) R5 000 – 7 000 PROVENANCE Wine Cellar ITEM NOTES Described as South Africa’s Premier Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop’s red wines are world-renowned for their ageability and sheer quality. Winemaker at this fourth generation family estate is Abri Beeslaar, who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times. The 2003 Pinotage was produced from 60-year-old bush vines from one of the great vintages in the past 2 decades. ‘This is softening now, with mulled plum and fig notes laced with hints of tobacco, chestnut and dark earth. Picks up a rustic hint, but stays polished enough on the finish.’ Wine Spectator, 90/100