Integrity & sustainability. Kanonkop. Kanonkop: Means cannon hill and is derived from the days when cannons were fired to signal the arrival of Dutch trade ships into Cape Town harbor. Grapes: a blend of 44% pinotage, 29% merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon, 2% cabemet franc skin contact: 3 to 5 days on skins in open fermenters at 84 degrees f- cap punched manually every? 2 hours. Oaking: 12-14 months in 225l French Nevers. Origin: from the quality wine region of Stellenbosch, east of Cape Town. Style: a dry red wine with concentrated berry, cherry and plum flavours with soft silky tannins and a hint of spice on the finish. Food suggestion: meat, pasta or spicy dishes.