Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl
★★ 2.0 (1 review)You know that bottle everyone at the table actually finishes? This is it. Candy Floss Sweet Red is plush, juicy and properly sweet, all ripe strawberry and blackberry with a wink of cotton candy on top. No homework, no swirling-and-frowning. Just chill it down, pour, and let the room relax. Perfect for the friend who swears they 'don't like red wine' (spoiler: they like this one).
Pop it and you get a hit of ripe red berries, strawberry and cherry, with that fairground cotton-candy sweetness the name promises. On the palate it's soft and velvety, more juice than grip. The sweetness is upfront but there's just enough freshness underneath to stop it feeling sticky, and the tannins (the dry, grippy bit in serious reds) are barely there. It finishes gentle, fruity, with a faint warm spice. Easy to love, hard to overthink.
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Where it's from
Candy Floss comes out of South Africa, made by RMS Eleksie with one cheeky goal: a wine 'created for those with a sweet tooth.' South Africa is one of the oldest wine countries outside Europe, with serious old vineyards in the Cape, but this isn't a stuffy estate flex. It's the fun end of the cellar, built to be poured freely rather than studied. Honest about what it is, and all the better for it.
Good to know
- What is the price of Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl?
Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl is KSh 1,200 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl taste like?
Sweet and juicy. Think ripe strawberry and blackberry with a cotton-candy lift, soft and velvety on the palate, light on tannin, with just enough freshness to keep it from being cloying.
- What is the ABV of Candy Floss Sweet Red?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, pretty standard for a still red wine.
- How do I serve Candy Floss Sweet Red?
Chilled. Give it 30 to 45 minutes in the fridge, aim for around 12 to 14C, and pour into a normal wine glass. Over ice works too on a hot night.
- What food pairs with Candy Floss Sweet Red?
Grilled meats and nyama choma, spicy dishes, creamy cheeses, and desserts like dark chocolate or fresh berries. The sweetness is great against heat.
- Where is Candy Floss Sweet Red from?
South Africa. It's made by RMS Eleksie as a deliberately sweet, easy crowd-pleaser.
- Is Candy Floss Sweet Red a good choice if I don't usually like red wine?
Yes. It's soft, sweet and low on the dry grippy tannins that put people off bigger reds, so it's an easy way in.
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Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Candy Floss Sweet Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,200. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
