You want a red with some muscle tonight, not a polite little sipper. Caprice Dry Red brings the dark fruit, the smooth finish, and a litre of it, so the second pour isn't a problem. It's the bottle that just makes sense next to a plate of nyama choma or a slow Sunday stew. Pour, swirl, you're sorted.
First sniff is all dark berries and ripe plum, with a little whisper of spice underneath. On the tongue you get blackcurrant and cherry, juicy but properly dry (no sugar hit here), with a subtle oak grip that keeps it grown-up. It finishes smooth and lingers a beat longer than you'd expect from a litre carton. Honest, full-bodied, easy to keep pouring.
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Where it's from
This one's South African, made from Monastrell (you might know it as Mourvèdre), a thick-skinned grape that loves sun and gives reds their deep, brooding colour. The trick here is long fermentation on the grape skins until the sugar's all turned to alcohol, which is exactly why it pours so dark and tastes properly dry. Classic Cape value, no fuss, just a generous, honest red in a carton that won't dent your evening budget.
Good to know
- What is the price of Caprice Dry Red 1L?
Caprice Dry Red 1L is KSh 1,149 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Caprice Dry Red 1L taste like?
Dark berries and plum on the nose, then blackcurrant and cherry with a subtle oak edge on the palate. It's full-bodied, properly dry, and finishes smooth and lingering.
- What is the ABV of Caprice Dry Red 1L?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, so a bit of weight to it. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- Is Caprice Dry Red sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The grapes ferment long enough on the skins that the sugar all converts to alcohol, so you get fruit without any sweetness. If you want sweet, grab the Caprice Sweet Red instead.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a regular wine glass. Ten minutes in the fridge on a warm night does the trick. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Caprice Dry Red 1L?
It's a meat lover's red. Think nyama choma, beef stew, spicy mbuzi, game meat, and mature cheeses.
- Where is Caprice Dry Red from and what grape is it?
It's from South Africa, made from Monastrell (Mourvèdre) black grapes, which give it that deep colour and dark-fruit character.
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Caprice Dry Red 1L price in Kenya
Buy Caprice Dry Red 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,149. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.