Pour this and you get a glass of ripe, dark fruit that just goes down easy. No homework, no swirling-and-frowning. It's a soft, friendly California Cabernet that plays nice with a plate of nyama choma and good company. The kind of red you open on a Tuesday because Tuesday deserves it too. Cold night, hot grill, this bottle. Sorted.
First sniff is all dark fruit. Think blackcurrant and ripe plum, with a little cherry and a soft note of vanilla and toasted oak sitting behind it. On the palate it's smooth and round rather than grippy. That softness is on purpose: it goes through full malolactic fermentation, a winemaking step that turns the sharper apple-style acid into a creamier, gentler one. So the tannins (the dry, gum-hugging grip you get from red wine) stay polished and easy. It's dry, not sweet, but the fruit is so ripe it can read almost juicy. Finish is clean and short-ish. Made to drink, not to ponder.
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Where it's from
California Roots comes from Trinchero Family Estates, a properly family-run California outfit that's been making wine since 1948 (they're the people behind Sutter Home, too). The whole idea here is vineyard-to-table: California-grown grapes, honest winemaking, none of the fuss or the markup. It's a everyday-bottle brand built to be poured, not collected. Good fruit, fair shake, no pretence.
Good to know
- What is the price of California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl?
California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl is KSh 2,029 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl taste like?
Soft and smooth with ripe dark fruit. You'll get blackcurrant, plum and a touch of cherry, plus a gentle hint of vanilla and oak. It's dry, with easy, polished tannins rather than a big grippy bite.
- What is the ABV of California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% ABV, which is right in the comfortable middle for a Californian Cabernet.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. The fruit is ripe enough to taste juicy, but there's no real sweetness. Think smooth, not sugary.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, about 16 to 18C. If it's been sitting somewhere warm, 15 minutes in the fridge sorts it. Open it 20 minutes before you pour to let it breathe.
- What food goes with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, ribeye steak, burgers, pork ribs, or a sharp aged cheese. The soft tannins handle rich, fatty food really well.
- Where is California Roots wine from?
It's made in California, USA, by Trinchero Family Estates, a family winery going since 1948. The grapes are California-grown.
California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl
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California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl price in Kenya
Buy California Roots Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,029. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.