Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $34.50Original ZAR 570.00≈ €30.95 · £25.83 | kanonkop.yebo-ai.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $53.02Original CHF 43.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinotage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton clay soils
Harvest Dates Harvest commenced in early February
Vine Age 34- to 67-year-old bush vines
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete fermenters
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Dry-land, bush-trained vineyards; fermented at 28°C in open-top concrete fermenters, with hand punch-downs every two hours; juice drawn off skins after three days; matured 18 months in 80% new and 20% second-fill 225 L French Nevers oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Plums, blackberries, mulberries, vanilla, smoke, roasted nuts, cherries, black figs, pomegranate, dark chocolate, spicy oak, plush creamy tannins, and lively acidity
Food Pairing Spicy Asian-style dishes; aromatic curries; peppered squid with wasabi; venison; seared game fish; duck
Sources: kanonkop.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.64%
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 5 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2023-2031
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 5 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 18 months
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 18 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 5 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 18 months
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 18 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2019-2043+
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Hutton, Clovelly soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenters, French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Manual
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types french_nevers
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 26.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Open-top concrete fermenters, 10 ton capacity each, whole bunches de-stalked, 3-stage berry sorting (machine, vibrating table, optical sorter), manual punch-downs every 2 hours, metallic coolers maintain max 29°C. Aged in stainless steel then 24 months in 225L French Nevers oak, 100% new barrels.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.84%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2021-2028
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 5 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2020-2027
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 3.25 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2019-2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 3.25 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 3.25 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 3.25 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 3 days
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open concrete fermenters at 28°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Matured 16 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $53.02Original CHF 43.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1140176 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 884 4656
Email
Owner
Johann and Paul Krige
Cellarmaster
Francois Van Zyl