The 2015 Kanonkop Paul Sauer, a South African red wine, has been awarded the first perfect score for a New World wine from UK wine expert, Tim Atkin.
The wine’s rating is Atkin’s first-ever perfect score to a wine in the New World (Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the US).
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Speaking to Business Insider, Atkin said the 2015 Kanonkop Paul Sauer was one of the greatest young wines he has ever tasted. With a 100-point score, the Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2015 is a blend of 70 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 per cent Merlot and 15 per cent Cabernet Franc.
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“To achieve the magical 100pt rating is a huge honour for Kanonkop, Stellenbosch and the South African wine industry as a whole,” said Kanonkop co-owner Johann Krige.
Getting a taste of this perfect wine would set you back between R550 and R665 a bottle.
