Strauss & co - 8 June 2019 (Wine)

152 Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 750ml 6 (1 x 6) R7 000 – 9 000 PROVENANCE Private Client ITEM NOTES Kanonkop is often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times. Renowned for decades of ageing, Kanonkop’s Cabernet Sauvignon is austere when young and ages with grace. ‘100% Cabernet. These generally sturdy, long-lived cabernets, deriving richness and power – rather than smooth elegance – from excellent, mature vines and consistent cellar treatment … 1990 surprisingly good – though more one-dimensional – for the vintage.’ Platter’s SA Wine Guide 1994, 4 stars