Pour this and the first sip does the talking. Ripe, juicy berries up front, a soft sweet glide through the middle, and a finish that's all velvet, no grip. It's the bottle for a low-key night when you don't feel like thinking too hard about wine. Friends over, a movie on, something sweet in the glass. If "dry red" has ever felt like chewing on a teabag, this is your easy yes.
It looks the part first: a bright, deep ruby in the glass. Bring it to your nose and it's all ripe red fruit, think strawberry and dark cherry, with a little floral lift behind it. On the palate it's openly sweet but not cloying, the fruit stays plush and round, and there's almost no tannin tugging at your cheeks. It finishes smooth and velvety, the kind of soft landing that makes the next sip very easy to justify.
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This comes out of South Africa's Western Cape, the heart of the country's wine country. The name is a nice nod to history: 1659 is the year Cape governor Jan van Riebeeck pressed the very first wine made from grapes grown at the Cape. So the brand is basically tipping its hat to the moment South African wine began. The 1659 range itself is built to be honest, friendly, good-value drinking rather than something stuffy you have to study.
Quick questions
- What is the price of 1659 Sweet Red 750ml?
1659 Sweet Red 750ml 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 Sweet Red 750ml taste like?
Soft and openly sweet, full of ripe strawberry and dark cherry with a little floral note. Barely any tannin and a smooth, velvety finish. Easy and fruity rather than dry or sharp.
- What is the ABV of 1659 Sweet Red?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve 1659 Sweet Red?
Lightly chilled is best. Give it 30 to 45 minutes in the fridge, around 12 to 14°C, and pour into any wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What pairs with 1659 Sweet Red?
It loves sweet and spicy things: dark chocolate, creamy or blue cheese, peri-peri chicken, nyama choma, or just sipped on its own.
- Where is 1659 Sweet Red from?
South Africa's Western Cape. The name marks 1659, the year the first Cape wine was made.
- Is 1659 Sweet Red actually sweet or just smooth?
Genuinely sweet. It's a natural sweet style with plenty of ripe fruit, so expect real sweetness, not just a soft dry red. Great if dry wines feel too harsh for you.
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1659 Sweet Red 750ml price in Kenya
Buy 1659 Sweet Red 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.