Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage 2020
By Christian Eedes, 9 November 2022
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Whereas production of the standard-label Pinotage 2020 (R490 a bottle) from Stellenbosch property Kanonkop is not small at 78 000 bottles, the more deluxe Black Label 2020 (R2 200 a bottle) is a relatively modest 6 900 bottles.
Grapes for Black Label come from a 1953 vineyard on decomposed granite, the 2020 undergoing maturation for 18 months in 225-litre French oak barrels, 100% new. The nose is currently very primary with floral perfume preceding cherries, plums, chocolate and spice while the palate is rich and smooth-textured – lots of luscious, sweet fruit, soft acidity and fine tannins, the finish gently savoury. Deeper and more layered than the standard label.
CE’s rating: 94/100.
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