You know that red that just gets along with everyone at the table? This is it. The 1659 Classic Red is soft, juicy and full of ripe plum and dark berry, with tannins so smooth they barely tap you on the shoulder. Pour it for the friend who "doesn't really do red wine" and watch them quietly refill. Perfect for a Friday in with grilled meat, zero fuss, zero homework required.
Stick your nose in and you get ripe plum, blackcurrant and a little waft of violets, with a whisper of spice and pepper behind it. The first sip is round and fruity, more dark cherry and raspberry than anything heavy or chewy. There's a faint sweetness on the finish that makes it dangerously easy to keep going, but it's a dry wine, so it stays fresh rather than jammy. Soft, velvety, medium-bodied. Nothing about it bites.
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Where it's from
This comes from Leopard's Leap, a well-loved family winery out in Franschhoek in South Africa's Cape Winelands. The "1659" is a little history nod: that's the year the very first wine was pressed at the Cape, back when Jan van Riebeeck was running the show. The grapes are a Cape classic trio, Merlot for plushness, Cinsaut for juicy fruit and Cabernet Sauvignon for backbone, pulled from vineyards around Wellington, Paarl and Franschhoek. South African sunshine in a glass, basically.
Good to know
- What is the price of 1659 Classic Red 75cl?
1659 Classic Red 75cl is KSh 1,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does 1659 Classic Red 75cl taste like?
Smooth and fruit-forward. Think ripe plum, dark berry and a touch of spice, with soft tannins and a hint of sweetness on the finish. It's a dry wine that drinks easy, not heavy or harsh.
- What is the ABV of 1659 Classic Red?
It's 13.5% alcohol, which is pretty standard for a South African red blend.
- Is 1659 Classic Red sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's a soft fruity sweetness on the finish that makes it approachable, but it's not a sweet wine.
- What grapes are in it?
It's a blend of Merlot, Cinsaut and Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic Cape Winelands combo that gives you fruit, softness and a bit of structure all at once.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly chilled, around 16 to 18°C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes on a warm day, pour into any wine glass, and you're sorted. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with 1659 Classic Red?
It loves grilled and roasted meat. Nyama choma, beef or goat stew, pizza, burgers and hard cheeses all work. It's an easy match for most savoury food.
- Where is 1659 Classic Red from?
South Africa, made by Leopard's Leap in Franschhoek. The name marks 1659, the year the first wine was made at the Cape.
1659 Classic Red 75cl
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1659 Classic Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy 1659 Classic Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.