Kanonkop
Kanonkop
The famous Kanonkop wine estate is located on the foothills of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, one of the best red wine regions in South Africa. The Kanonkop Estate supplies the best Pinotage in South Africa – a cross between Cinsault and Pinotage, which was bred in South Africa in 1925. As early as 1959, the Kanonkop Pinotage performed better than the Cabernet Sauvignon at the traditional Cape Wine Show, which can perhaps be explained by the advanced age of the vines. Pinotage wines are especially predestined for the production of storable wines.
The name of the wine farm comes from a cannon that stood on a hill to greet ships arriving in South Africa. This is because the farmers knew that they could deliver wine and fresh vegetables to the port. A model of this cannon stands in the entrance to the wine farm today.
The vineyard covers a total of 100 hectares. This includes 50 hectares for Pinotage, which nevertheless cannot meet demand. The remaining 50 hectares are used for 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Wines from Kanonkop at Savinis
At Savinis, you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience. Every South African wine has its own story – be it in relation to the winery, its owner, the winemaker, the vineyard, the production or the geographical and geological conditions.
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