-7%Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)Save KSh 100 · 7% off
You want a red that just works, no homework required? This is it. Antares Cabernet pours dark and ruby, fills your mouth with ripe blackberry and cherry, then leaves a little vanilla and spice hanging around like a good story. The tannins are soft, so it goes down easy without being boring. Pour it next to some grilled meat and watch the night sort itself out.
First sniff is all dark fruit. Blackberry, cherry, a bit of plum, with a faint dusting of cocoa and cinnamon underneath. Take a sip and the ripe fruit carries through, wrapped in a touch of sweet vanilla from gentle aging and a little black-pepper spice on the way out. The tannins (that grippy, drying feel on your gums) are smooth and gentle here, so it's full-bodied but never harsh. The finish lingers on dark fruit and warmth.
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Where it's from
Antares comes from Santa Carolina, one of Chile's old-guard wineries that's been making wine since 1875. The fruit is grown across Chile's Central Valley, where warm dry summers and cool nights let Cabernet ripen slowly and build that deep dark-fruit character. It's fermented in stainless steel to keep the fruit fresh and bright, then lightly aged for that round, smooth feel. Cabernet Sauvignon is Chile's signature grape, and Antares is its friendly, everyday face.
Good to know
- What is the price of Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,299 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and smooth, with ripe blackberry, cherry and plum up front, a touch of vanilla and gentle spice, and soft, easy tannins. Big fruit, no harsh edges.
- What is the ABV of Antares Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13% ABV, a standard strength for a Chilean red.
- How do I serve Antares Cabernet Sauvignon?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18C in a big wine glass. If it's warm, give it 20 minutes in the fridge first, and let it sit a few minutes in the glass to open up.
- What food pairs with Antares Cabernet Sauvignon?
Red meat is its best mate. Think nyama choma, steak, burgers, hearty stews and aged cheese.
- Where is Antares Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Chile. It's made by Santa Carolina, a winery going since 1875, from Cabernet grown across the Central Valley.
- Is Antares Cabernet Sauvignon sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The ripe dark fruit can read as a hint of sweetness, but there's no real sugar, just smooth, fruity warmth.
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Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,299. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
