Reviews & Ratings

2021 Kanonkop South African (Red Blend) "Paul Sauer"

Winery: Kanonkop

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Paul Sauer"

Wine Category: South African (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot & 17% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Simonsberg/Stellenbosch

State or country: South Africa

Price: $70

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 22, 2025

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Kanonkop opens with a cedar and black cherry bouquet with hints of pomegranate and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and juicy. The flavor profile is black cherry and cedar blend with notes of toasted coconut and milk chocolate. We also detected hints of raspberry tea and red licorice. The finish is dry and its flavors, acidity, and mild tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this South African red blend with Jiko's wild boar ragu. Enjoy - Ken & Dave

Winemaker Notes: Deep ruby color. A classic, perfumed nose packed with cherries, cassis, cedar, cigar box, tea leaves and tomato paste, followed by a palate of cassis, cranberries, savory plum and sweet vanilla. A complex multi-layered, refined wine with a beautiful structure, balanced acidity, elegant, fine-grained tannins and a long, persistent finish.

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