Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl
Pour this and you get a glass full of ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum, the kind of red that hugs you back. It's smooth and generous without being heavy, with just enough grip to keep things interesting. Made by Kanonkop, the South African estate people basically treat as Pinotage royalty, so it punches way above what you'd expect at the price. Get it next to some nyama choma and your Friday is sorted.
The nose pulls you in with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and a little sweet spice, like cinnamon and a dusting of allspice. On the palate it's all dark fruit, plum and blackcurrant up front, rounded and juicy, then those signature smoky Pinotage notes roll through underneath. The tannins are there but they're soft and supple, more velvet than grip, with fresh acidity keeping it lively right to the end. Twelve months in French oak gives it a gentle savoury edge so it never tips into jammy. Real depth for an everyday red.
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Where it's from
Kanonkop is a fourth-generation family estate in Stellenbosch, and in South African wine circles its name carries serious weight, especially for Pinotage, the grape the Cape made its own. The Kadette is their accessible bottling, crafted by celebrated winemaker Abrie Beeslaar. It's a true "Cape Blend," which by definition leads with Pinotage (at least 30%) and rounds it out with Bordeaux grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The juice ferments in open concrete tanks the old-school way, then settles for a year in French oak. Big-name pedigree, everyday price.
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- What is the price of Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl?
Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl is KSh 3,329 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl taste like?
Ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum with a touch of sweet spice and a smoky Pinotage character underneath. It's full-bodied and smooth, with soft tannins and fresh acidity, dry rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- What is a Cape Blend?
It's a uniquely South African style led by Pinotage (at least 30%), blended with classic Bordeaux grapes. Here that's Pinotage with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, so pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes first. Use a big glass, swirl it, and let it breathe for an hour if you can.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it. Think nyama choma, lamb chops, a beef burger, pizza, rich pasta or a slow beef stew.
- Can I age this wine?
Yes. It's lovely right now, but it'll keep and even improve for around five to seven years if you store it cool and on its side.
- Where is it from?
From the Kanonkop estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, made by winemaker Abrie Beeslaar.
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Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,329. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
