A bottle of Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage wine from South Africa with a label featuring a cannon and a red top with the name Kadette.

Kanonkop Pinotage Kadette Stellenbosch

Intense purple hues with lively aromas of fresh plums, dark berries, and allspice, followed by a rich undertone. The palate displays an earthy touch, with flavors of beetroot and cherries. With a reputation for producing some of the Cape’s finest red wines, the heralded Kanonkop Estate is often referred to as a South African “First Growth.” The fourth-generation family farm, presently run by brothers Johann and Paul Krige, has been owned and operated by the Sauer-Krige family since the early 1930s.

Grape Varietal: Pinotage

Feature: Sustainable

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Appellation: Stellenbosch

Grape Profile: Pinotage is a red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety. It was bred there in 1925 as a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (known locally as Hermitage, hence the hybrid name "Pinotage").

Region Profile: Stellenbosch is one of the most renowned wine regions in South Africa and is internationally recognized for its high-quality wines. Located about 50 kilometers east of Cape Town, it's in the heart of the Western Cape wine-producing areas.

Pair with: Tomato-based dishes like pizza and pasta. Barbequed meats and game. Braised or stewed dishes. Thai and Indian cuisine. Hard or smoked cheeses like gouda and cheddar.

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