Picture a glass of dark, juicy red that doesn't fight you. 14 Hands Cabernet is all ripe black cherry and blackcurrant, rounded off with a little coffee and vanilla so it goes down smooth instead of grippy. It's the bottle you open on a Friday when the grill is on and you want something generous but not heavy. Soft tannins, easy confidence, no homework required. Say the word and we'll have it at your door tonight.
Stick your nose in and you get dark cherry and blackcurrant first, then a whiff of fresh coffee and a little baking spice. The sip is medium-bodied and plush, more velvet than grip. Concentrated dark fruit carries through, wrapped in toast and vanilla from the oak, with tannins that are fine and round rather than drying. It finishes warm and clean, dry but never austere. Friendly Cab, basically: it does the work so you don't have to.
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Where it's from
This one comes out of Washington State, from the wide, sunny Columbia Valley in the USA's Pacific Northwest. The name nods to the wild mustangs that once roamed those hills, measured at fourteen hands tall. The fruit gets a few months resting in a mix of American and French oak to smooth it out, with a splash of Merlot blended in for a bit of extra structure. Sun-soaked grapes, gentle oak, easygoing attitude.
Good to know
- What is the price of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 2,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Dark cherry and blackcurrant up front, with coffee, toast and vanilla from the oak. It's medium-bodied, smooth and dry, with soft round tannins and a clean finish.
- What is the ABV of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% alcohol, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's lots of ripe dark fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no actual sweetness to it.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. A short rest in the fridge helps on a hot Nairobi day, and twenty minutes open lets the fruit open up.
- What pairs well with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, BBQ pork, burgers, lasagna and hard cheeses all work beautifully.
- Where is 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Washington State in the USA, specifically the Columbia Valley. The brand is named after the wild mustangs that once roamed the region.
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
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14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.