Kadette Cape Blend - 2021 - Kanonkop
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
"Kräutrig-würzige Nase mit Noten von Lakritze und Tabak, von dunkler Beerenfrucht unterlegt. Am Gaumen mittelgewichtig, intensive Aromatik, integriertes Tannin und mittellanger Abgang. Benjamin Herzog, Dominik Vombach"
yr. 2017 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2019) A blend of 37% Pinotage, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon plus Merlot and Cabernet Franc that spends 12 months in older oak. Nice solid black fruit character, a bright cherry edge and a touch of Pinotage perfume. Quite jammy and ripe, a thick fruit character, well balanced."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
"This Pinotage-based blend, with 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot, is fruit-loaded right from the start. A smoky overlay sits atop the core of ripe blackberry, plum and boysenberry fruit. The fruity richness dominates the medium-weight palate as well, with secondary notes of earth, sweet smoke, licorice and cocoa that unfold on the finish. Drink now-2020."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2013 on 01.02.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Ein Hauch von Schlehenbeeren, zart nach Lakritze, Zitruszesten, tabakig unterlegt. Mittlere Komplexität, schwarze Beerenfrucht, präsente Säure, dezente Holzwürze im Nachhall, süßer Rückgeschmack."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2014 on 01.02.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Tabakig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Mittlere Komplexität, angenehme Fruchtsüße, integrierte Tannine, zart blättriger Touch im Abgang, würziger Nachhall."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
"This Pinotage-dominant blend is a bit closed to begin, but opens up after some time in the glass to reveal enticing notes of dark berries, plums and whole vanilla beans. Medium tannins and jammy, crushed-berry fruit flavors flesh out the palate, ending on a textured plum-skin flavor."
yr. 2011 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2012 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2012) Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc, this spends 12 months in older barrels. Lovely bloody nose, very good black fruit and very fine quality, touches of cedar and spice. Nice complexity on this for an entry level wine, with fresh, ripe fruit (from younger vines), a bit of cedary complexity and a fresh finish with a bit of lemony bite."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2008 on 01.07.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
"This blend of Pinotage, Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is full-bodied and complex, with layered aromas of cherry, banana and warming spices, and smooth, elegant flavors of cedar, cherry, tobacco smoke and red berries. Velvety, soft tannins and a clean finish give it a classy touch. The wine can age, but drink now and you won't be disappointed."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
"Also known as a Cape Blend, this mix ofPinotageCabernet SauvignonMerlot andCabernet Franc is an easy-drinking, youthful wine with fresh but rich fruit flavors of red plum and cherry backed by rose hip and hibiscus floral accents. Structured tannins remain through the close, with a subtle smokiness unfolding on the end."
yr. 2009 Tom Cannavan:
87 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2011 with 87 of 100 points.
"(2011) 46% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This is well balanced, nicely black fruited, but somehow rather generic: good fruit and nicely pitched structure, but a little too well mannered for its own good?"
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
87 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2008 on 01.03.2010 with 87 of 100 points.
"Granatrot. Würze, zart nach Tabak, rotbeerige Note, Kräuter. Kirschenfrucht, lebendig strukturiert, mittlere Länge, etwas rau im Abgang, unkomplizierter Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2009 with 90 of 100 points.
"Full-bodied with juicy flavors of berry and plum underscored by smoke, spicebox and leather, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has an ageable and elegant character whose slight rigidity will soften over time. Pair with grilled meats, robust cheeses."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
"A medium-bodied red blend with a great balance of acid, fruit and minerality. Flavors of plum and berry with a spicy nose and finish mean it will pair well with similarly assertive dishes."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2004 with 86 of 100 points.
"Offers lots of dark berry fruit with a healthy dose of typical South African earthiness. The wine is dry, of medium weight, with a slightly chewy texture. Moderate tannins show on the mineral-tinged finish."
yr. 2021 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2021 on 01.03.2023 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2020 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2020 on 01.03.2022 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2019 on 01.02.2022 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Tim Atkin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2018 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
89 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2017 on 01.06.2018 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
