You want a red that just works. No homework, no swirling and frowning. Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet is your easy yes: dark, juicy fruit up front, a little black pepper kick, and enough backbone to stand up to a plate of nyama choma. Pour it on a random weeknight or when the crew rolls in unannounced. It's the bottle that makes everyone go "oh, this is nice" without you having to explain why.
First whiff is all ripe plum and blackberry, dark and a bit jammy, with a twist of pepper and spice trailing behind. That's the Shiraz doing its thing. Take a sip and the Cabernet shows up to give it shape, a firm grippy edge that keeps the fruit from getting too sweet and sticky. It's medium-bodied, smooth, no rough corners. Dry, so the fruit reads as flavour, not sugar. Easy enough to keep pouring, with just enough going on to actually pay attention.
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Where it's from
The grapes come from South Eastern Australia, the big sunny stretch that grows most of the country's everyday reds. Shiraz (Australia's signature grape, the same one Europe calls Syrah) brings the pepper and dark fruit; Cabernet Sauvignon brings the structure. The brand belongs to Les Grands Chais de France, a French wine outfit going since 1979 that works with Aussie wineries to bottle this blend. French know-how, Australian sunshine. That's the whole trick: ripe fruit, kept honest.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl?
Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl taste like?
Ripe plum and blackberry with a peppery, spicy edge from the Shiraz, and a firm grippy structure from the Cabernet. Medium-bodied, smooth and dry, with the fruit coming through as flavour rather than sweetness.
- What is the ABV of Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet?
It's 13.5% alcohol, which is right in the comfortable middle for an Australian red. Sippable, not heavy.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. It tastes fruity because of all that ripe plum and blackberry, but there's no real sugar to it.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 15 to 16°C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first if your room is warm, then pour into a red wine glass and let it breathe for a few minutes.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything hearty and savoury. Nyama choma, grilled steak, a beef burger, slow-cooked stew, or a sharp mature cheese.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
The grapes are from South Eastern Australia. The Badgers Creek brand is made by Les Grands Chais de France, a French wine company that works with Australian wineries.
Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl
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Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Badgers Creek Shiraz Cabernet 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.