The Cannonkop Cadet Cape Blend is a lively and immensely delicious cuvée of deep red colour in the glass. Heavenly aromas of redcurrants, juicy cherries, fine spices and fragrant mochas enmesh the nose and continue seamlessly to the lively and juicy palate, which pampers with delicious nuances of fine raspberry. The structure is finely balanced with a fresh acidity and a dry and remarkably exciting finish - its tannins are firm, yet incredibly silky.
The name Kanonkop is derived from Kopje (hill), from which a cannon was fired in the 17th century to alert the surrounding farmers that a ship was approaching. The farmers loaded their wagons full of fruit, vegetables and above all wine to sell the goods to the sailors.
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Treatment in the cellar
Die Trauben für den Kanonkop Kadette stammen von fünf bis 30 Jahre alten Reben. Die Trauben wurden nach der Lese und nach sorgfältiger Auswahl drei bis fünf Tage lang auf der Haut in offenen Gärbottichen unter täglich zweimaligem "Punch Down" fermentiert. Nach Abschluss der Gärung reifte der Wein 12 Monate lang in zweit- und drittbefüllten französischen Nevers-Eichenfässern.