The Cape Blend category requires a minimum Pinotage component of 30%. In the Kadette, the Pinotage element is rounded off with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all aged in oak. The result is an opulent red wine offering an array of red and black fruit flavours underscored by depth and complexity.

WINEMAKER Abrie Beeslaar

COMPOSITION 33% Pinotage, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

ORIGIN Stellenbosch

AGE OF VINES 5 to 30 years

IRRIGATION Supplemental

SOIL TYPE Decomposed Granite and Hutton

YIELD 7 tons per hectare

AGEING POTENTIAL 5 to 7 years from vintage

PRODUCTION VOLUME 228 000 cases (6 x 750ml)

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

2022 was the latest vintage in the past 25 years, about 2 weeks later than normal. We had a proper cold winter with enough rain, that resulted in budbreak that was 2 weeks late. The earlier part of the season was quite cool, with December showing lower maximum and minimum temperatures. January was more moderate with a couple of hot days. We had slow ripening conditions that resulted in concentrated fruit development and palate weight.

WINEMAKING / MATURATION

Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C. The floating skins were punched down mechanically every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 – 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in older 225L French Nevers oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Bright deep ruby red colour. The nose is shows cassis, raspberries, cherries, black plums, cinnamon, allspice and a hint of chocolate.. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent summer berry flavours. The fruit is supported by a firm, yet silky tannin structure. Savoury notes persist on the lengthy finish.

ALC 14.13 % | RS 2 . 3 g/l | TA 5 . 8 g/l | pH 3 . 6 6 | FREE SO2 46mg/l | TOTAL SO2 105 mg/l | VA 0.51 g/l

FOOD PAIRING

Pizza | Pasta | Barbequed meat | Roast chicken | Beef or lamb burgers | Beef stew

Data Sheet:

https://kanonkop.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kadette-Cape-Blend-2022.pdf