Kanonkop, a renowned family-owned winery on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is widely celebrated for its world-class red wines and particularly for its Pinotage. A cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, Pinotage was first planted at Kanonkop in 1941 and thrives in the estate’s decomposed granite soils, producing wines with deep color, rich dark fruit flavors of plum, cherry and blackberry, as well as complex spice, earthy and smoky nuances. The estate’s flagship Pinotage is known for both accessibility in its youth and the ability to age gracefully, often gaining additional depth and earthy complexity over time. Kanonkop’s Pinotage has helped define and elevate the reputation of this uniquely South African varietal on the global stage.