Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2022 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Kanonkop Wine Estate's Pinotage from Stellenbosch is an expressive, full-bodied red wine showcasing notes of blackberry, rose petal, cinnamon and dark chocolate. This dry wine displays silky tannins and vibrant acidity that will continue to evolve over the next five years. Serve it at room temperature with grilled ostrich steaks as the wine's bold fruit matches the lean game meat, or pair it with barbecue pulled pork sandwiches where the wine's spice complements the smoky sauce. Winemaker Abrie Beeslaar has been crafting world-class Pinotage at Kanonkop since 2002, producing wines that showcase the elegance and complexity this uniquely South African grape can achieve. Kanonkop Estate is one of South Africa's most celebrated wineries, having won the prestigious Robert Parker Wine Advocate Winery of the Year award, and the estate has been instrumental in elevating Pinotage's reputation on the global stage. This widely distributed Pinotage represents exceptional value and will drink beautifully through 2030.

Pinotage food pairings: venison ragu, roast rabbit, bison burgers.

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This Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2022 was reviewed on December 20, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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