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Kanonkop Kadette 2008

Канонкоп Кадет 2008
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Producer:
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Kanonkop
Country:
South Africa (Южна Африка) 
Region:
Stellenbosch
Vintage:
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2008
Variety:
Pinotage (Пинотаж)

Cabernet Sauvignon (Каберне Совиньон)

Merlot (Мерло)

Cabernet Franc (Каберне Фран)
€ 11.76  
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01 Nov 2010

Winemaker's notes:
Kanonkop’s second label. A blend of 50% plus Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Matured in 225 litre French Nevers barrels for up to 16 months.

"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. This wine can age, but drink now and you won't be disappointed."
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Kadette - 2008
Winemaker:Abrie Beeslaar
Varieties:Pinotage 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Merlot 15% and Cabernet Franc 10%
Climate:A cold winter with warm temperatures during picking
Age of Vines:5 to 30 years
Trellis:5 Wire Hedge
Irrigation:Supplementary
Soil:Decomposed granite and hutton soils
Yield:6.5 Tons per hectare
Vinification:Fermentation in open concrete tanks with a capacity of 10 tons @ 29C for up to 5 days. Cap was punched vigorously - at least every 2 hours.
Maturation:Matured in 2nd and 3rd fill French Nevers 225 lit. oak barrels.
Description:A full bodied wine with ripe, sweet banana and berry flavours. This wine shows remarkable complexity with soft grape tannins and a long dry finish. Classic in style.
Food Suggestion:Meat, pasta and spicy dishes.

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How to drink it
Food: Carpaccio (Beef), Chicken, Chicken Smoked, Couscous, Duck, Ham, Hamburger, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pasta with Vegetables, Pates, Pheasant, Pizza, Quail, Quiche, Rabbit, Sausage, Spicy Chinese, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Swordfish, Thai, Tuna, Turkey, Veal, Venison
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Gouda, Gruyere, Pecorino Toscano, Sharp Cheddar
Temperature: 16 °C
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Comments & Ratings
1rms
09 Nov 2010		 

Много добро, с превъзходен послевкус.