Kanonkop Pinotage Kadette Rosé

This does not make me happy. It’s well made, and there’s nothing wrong with it, but the rubbery / meaty varietal character, which can be unattractive in a red, really sticks out in this rosé. It’s solid but not pretty.

South Africa is the country that champions “Pinotage”. It’s a cross of two grape varieties, Pinot Noir & Cinsaut and was created in 1925 by Abraham Izak Perold, the first Professor of Viticulture at Stellenbosch University. Kanonkop has embraced this varietal since 1941 and are one of the best in producing it...some would say, the very best. There are many poor examples of this varietal on the market. You need to research/taste the bottles you might buy. However, in most …

South African wine tour - Day four (Stellenbosch) : Slight rubber, cherry over red berries, savoury, spiced, a little mid palate grip, a bit wet. Meh.