Pour this and the glass practically wakes you up. Think a squeeze of fresh lime, a little passion fruit, that clean dry snap that makes you want a second sip before you've swallowed the first. It's the bottle you grab when the evening's warm, the playlist's good, and you want something bright and easy in hand. Chill it hard, crack it open, sorted.
The nose hits first: zesty lemon and lime with a juicy lick of passion fruit on top. Take a sip and it's properly dry, no sugar hiding in there, with a tangy citrus zing that keeps everything fresh and mouthwatering. Light on its feet, bright acidity, and a clean finish that leaves you ready for the next round. Easy to love, hard to put down.
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Where it's from
This comes from Maison Cruse, one of the old Bordeaux wine houses. The name and the 1819 on the label point back to the year Herman Cruse, a merchant who'd settled in Bordeaux, set up shop in the city's famous Chartrons quarter, the riverside stretch where wine traders from all over Europe did business. The family went on to become one of the big names in Bordeaux trade. This Sauvignon Blanc is the easygoing, everyday side of that French pedigree.
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- What is the price of 1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl?
1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl is KSh 2,119 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does 1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl taste like?
Bright and dry, with zesty lemon and lime up front and a hit of passion fruit. The acidity is lively and the finish is clean, so it tastes fresh rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of 1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc?
It sits at 12% ABV, which is easygoing for a white wine. Light enough for a long evening without knocking you sideways.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Properly dry. There's plenty of ripe citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, but no sugar on the palate, just tangy and crisp.
- How should I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. No mixers needed. Keep the bottle on ice so it stays cold to the last glass.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything fresh and light. Grilled fish, prawns, calamari, goat cheese, a green salad, or chicken nyama choma with kachumbari all work a treat.
- Where is it from?
France. It's made by Maison Cruse, a Bordeaux wine house whose roots go back to 1819.
1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
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1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy 1819 Cruse Sauvignon Blanc 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,119. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.