You know that red that just gets on with it? This is that bottle. Pour it and you get deep ruby in the glass, a nose of ripe plum and blackcurrant, then a smooth medium-to-full body that doesn't pick a fight with your tongue. Merlot brings the soft, juicy roundness and Cabernet Sauvignon adds the backbone, so it's friendly but not flimsy. Grab it for a nyama choma night, a slow Friday in, or whenever a mate asks what to open and you want to look like you know things.
First whiff is all ripe dark fruit. Think plum and blackcurrant, with a little cedar and a curl of sweet spice from the oak sitting underneath. On the palate it's dry (no sugar, just fruit), smooth and savoury, with tannins that grip gently rather than dry your mouth out. There's enough acidity to keep it lively, and it finishes medium-long with a faint spice echo that makes you reach for the next sip. Easy company, but there's real structure in there.
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Where it's from
Cape Dream comes out of the Robertson Valley, a sunny stretch about 140km from Cape Town that locals call the valley of wine and roses. It's a family affair, run by the Khan family with winemaker JJ Simonis on the blend. The Merlot-Cab pairing is a classic South African move, borrowed from Bordeaux: soft Merlot fruit up front, firm Cabernet structure behind. The result is an honest, food-loving everyday red that punches above its weight.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl?
Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl is KSh 1,749 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl taste like?
Dry and savoury, with ripe plum and blackcurrant, a touch of cedar and sweet spice from oak. It's smooth and medium-to-full-bodied, with gentle tannins and a medium-long finish.
- What is the ABV of Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 14% ABV, which is typical for a full South African red blend.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool at 16-18°C in a large-bowled glass. Decant a young bottle for 30 to 60 minutes if you can. Drink it neat with food, no ice.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves grilled and roasted red meats, so nyama choma, beef stew, rich pasta and hard cheeses all work. Mushroom dishes are great too.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, from the Robertson Valley in the Western Cape. It's made by the family-run Cape Dreams winery.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. All the fruit flavour comes from the grapes, not sugar, so it's rich but not sweet.
Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
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Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Cape Dream Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,749. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.