You know the wine everyone actually drinks, no pretence, no swirling and sniffing? This is it, and it comes in a 5L box so the glass keeps filling itself. It tastes like ripe red berries someone spooned sugar over. Soft, juicy, sweet, barely 8% so you can keep the night going. Pour it lightly chilled for a Friday with the squad, a chilled Sunday, or whenever you want something that just makes people happy. We'll have a box at your door fast, any hour.
Big handful of strawberry and raspberry on the nose, with a little cherry behind it and a faint warm whisper of cinnamon and clove. Sip and it's properly sweet and round, like fresh red-berry juice with a gentle wine lift, no bitterness, no dry grip drying out your mouth. It carries around 71 grams of sugar per litre, so yes, it leans into the sweet. Light on its feet and smooth all the way down. Easy company, not a wine that asks you to think hard.
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Where it's from
This is South Africa's go-to, made by Heineken Beverages (the old Distell crew) from grapes grown across the Western Cape. Here's the cool bit: that intense berry sweetness isn't sugar dumped in afterwards. They pick grapes at peak ripeness in February and March, lock in some fresh grape juice before it can ferment, then blend that nectar back into a light, fruity wine. So you're basically tasting ripe grapes the way they came off the vine. It's one of the most-drunk wines in the country for a reason.
Good to know
- What is the price of 4th Street Sweet Red 5L?
4th Street Sweet Red 5L is KSh 5,129 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does 4th Street Sweet Red 5L taste like?
Sweet, soft and juicy, all ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherry with a faint hint of cinnamon and clove. No bitterness, no dryness, just smooth berry sweetness.
- What is the ABV of 4th Street Sweet Red?
It's 8% alcohol, low for a wine, so it's gentle and easy to sip through a long evening.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly chilled. An hour or two in the fridge, or a couple of ice cubes on a hot day. Cold keeps it tasting fresh and stops the sweetness getting heavy.
- What food pairs with 4th Street Sweet Red?
Brilliant with nyama choma, spicy wings, choma sausages, or dark chocolate. The sweetness loves a bit of heat and char.
- Why does the 5L box make sense?
It's roughly seven bottles in one. The tap and sealed bag mean an open box stays fresh in the fridge for weeks, so it's perfect for a party or for not opening a new bottle every time.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
South Africa, from Western Cape grapes, made by Heineken Beverages (formerly Distell). It's one of the country's most popular wines.
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4th Street Sweet Red 5L price in Kenya
Buy 4th Street Sweet Red 5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 3 sizes — 4th Street Sweet Red 5L at KSh 5,129, 750 ml at KSh 1,089, 1500 ml at KSh 2,189 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.