Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl
Pour this cold and the first thing that hits is sunshine. Peach, pineapple and a soft banana sweetness, with a little vanilla rounding it off so nothing feels sharp. It's a white that doesn't ask you to think too hard. Friday's here, the nyama choma's on, someone needs to open a bottle. This one.
Pale gold in the glass. The nose is all ripe tropical fruit, think peach and pineapple with a banana note, then a sweet vanilla warmth underneath. On the palate it's juicy and fruit-forward but not cloying. It sits in the semi-dry zone, so there's a gentle sweetness balanced by fresh acidity that keeps things lively and stops it feeling heavy. The finish hangs around longer than you'd expect from an everyday white. That little splash of Sémillon in the blend adds body and a rounder, slightly waxy texture.
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Where it's from
This comes from Viña Santa Helena, a Chilean winery going since 1942 and one of the country's biggest wine exporters, shipping to over fifty markets. The grapes grow in Chile's Central Valley, the sun-soaked stretch that does a lot of the heavy lifting for Chilean wine. The Alpaca name and the little animal on the label are a nod to South America, the alpaca being one of the continent's signatures. It's their everyday range, made to be friendly and ready whenever you are.
Good to know
- What is the price of Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl?
Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl is KSh 1,429 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Santa Helena Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Ripe tropical fruit, mainly peach, pineapple and a touch of banana, with sweet vanilla and a fresh, lively finish. It's semi-dry, so lightly sweet but well balanced, never heavy.
- What is the ABV of Santa Helena Alpaca Chardonnay?
It's 13% ABV, an easygoing strength for a white wine.
- How do I serve it?
Chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, in a white wine glass. A couple of hours in the fridge does the job. Lovely as a sundowner or with food.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled fish, coconut curries, creamy pasta and mildly spiced dishes all work. The hint of sweetness handles a bit of chilli nicely.
- Where is it from?
Chile, made by Viña Santa Helena from grapes grown in the Central Valley. The winery has been going since 1942.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Semi-dry. There's a gentle sweetness from all that ripe fruit, balanced by fresh acidity so it stays crisp rather than sugary.
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Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Alpaca Chardonnay 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,429. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
