Decanter World Wine AwardsKanonkop releases world's most expensive Pinotage - again
- Wednesday 8 September 2010
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The second vintage of Stellenbosch producer Kanonkop's 1000 Rand (US$138) Pinotage launched in Johannesburg on Monday but will not go on sale until September 22.
The inaugural release, the 2006 Black Label Pinotage, sold out in three hours. While Kanonkop winemaker Abrie Beeslaar admits the 2007 is 'lighter, more Pinot Noir in style' to the 2006, it is expected to sell as quickly.
Beeslaar said: 'We made the wine because this blend was totally different in style. It doesn't have the typical aromatics of Pinotage and shows people how different Pinotage can be.'
The wine is made from 57 year-old vines on the B202 block.
It will only be available through online retailers www.winesociety.co.za and www.cybercellars.co.za.
Have your say!
Andy Whiteman
September 11 07:21
Prbably because the wine world has got even more brainless - Pinotage at nearly £90 a bottle - what are these people on - what have they been smoking? They must have more money than sense.
ludmilla temertey
September 10 10:22
How in the world does one sell out in 3 hours can anyone tell me their formula!?