Pour this when you want something pink that actually means business. It's bone-dry, not sweet, so all you get is a rush of cold strawberries and raspberries with nothing cloying behind it. Chill it hard and it's the easiest yes of the evening, whether that's a balcony sundowner or a long table of nyama choma. One bottle rarely makes it to the end of the night, so maybe grab two.
Stick your nose in and it's like a punnet of fresh berries with a little rose petal floating over the top. Strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, all bright and just-picked. On the tongue it's crisp and properly dry, with juicy red fruit, a hint of melon and red apple, and a clean snappy finish that leaves you reaching for the glass again. No sugar, no fuss, just fresh fruit and zip.
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Kanonkop is one of South Africa's most respected estates, sitting on the Simonsberg slopes in Stellenbosch and family-run since the early 1900s. They're basically the godfathers of Pinotage, the grape South Africa invented by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault. The Kadette range is their more relaxed, everyday line. For this rosé they crush the Pinotage and press it straight away so barely any colour bleeds in, then cold-ferment the juice at 13°C until bone-dry. Serious pedigree, easy-going bottle.
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- What is the price of Kanonkop kadette Pinotage Rose 75cl?
Kanonkop kadette Pinotage Rose 75cl is KSh 3,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage Rosé 75cl taste like?
Fresh and dry. Think strawberry, raspberry and red cherry on the nose, then crisp juicy red fruit with melon and apple notes and a clean finish. It's not sweet at all.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Properly dry. It's cold-fermented all the way until there's almost no sugar left, so you get pure fruit flavour without any sweetness.
- What is the ABV?
14%. A touch more punch than your average rosé, so pace yourself.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. Give it a minute out of the fridge and the berry aromas really come alive.
- What food pairs with it?
Loves grilled prawns, salmon, tuna, sushi, roast chicken and fresh salads. Great with lighter grilled food on a warm Nairobi evening.
- What grape is it made from?
100% Pinotage, South Africa's own signature grape, made by the Kanonkop estate that helped put Pinotage on the map.
Kanonkop kadette Pinotage Rose 75cl
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Kanonkop kadette Pinotage Rose 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Kanonkop kadette Pinotage Rose 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.