About this product
South Africa's most iconic wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Kanonkop's Simonsberg slopes. Paul Sauer displays profound cassis, graphite, and dried herb with the tannin structure to age gracefully for 20+ years.
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Paul Sauer's Bordeaux structure and dried-herb character are a natural match for game; juniper amplifies the wine's herbal depth while the root vegetable sweetness balances the tannin.
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South African game and Kanonkop's flagship is the benchmark regional pairing; biltong butter adds cured intensity while mielie pap grounds the wine's powerful tannin structure.
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The wine's Bordeaux character and Stellenbosch terroir create a profound connection with lamb; local olive tapenade adds Mediterranean complexity that mirrors the wine's herb notes.
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Paul Sauer's graphite and cassis find resonance with aged Gruyère's nutty complexity; truffle deepens the earthy connection while black walnut mirrors the wine's tannin.
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