tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Kanonkop: Pinotage 2021

12/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Kanonkop
region
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa
vintage
2021
grapes
Pinotage
style
red

clear, deep ruby

nose

intensitypronounced
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
black fruitherbal

black fruit black cherry, blackberryherbal menthol

Secondary
oak

oak vanilla, toast, mocha, sandalwood, baking spice

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
tanninmedium(+)
alcoholhigh
bodyfull
flavourpronounced
finishlong

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing