Casal Mendes Blue 75cl
Pour it and watch your mates do a double-take. It's literally electric blue , the colour of a swimming pool at midnight, and it tastes like pineapple, passionfruit and a squeeze of citrus. Off-dry, so there's a soft sweetness but it never goes sticky. Get it cold or tip it over ice and it's the easiest thing to hand round when the music's on. Less a wine to ponder, more a wine to laugh over.
Nose first: tropical fruit, all pineapple and lychee, with a fresh whiff of green apple and citrus behind it. On the palate it's light and juicy, pineapple and passionfruit up front, then a little tang of acidity keeps it lively before a gently sweet finish rounds it off. Low alcohol, low fuss. It's playful, not serious, and that's exactly the point.
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Where it's from
This one comes from Bacalhôa, one of Portugal's biggest and most playful wine houses. Casal Mendes itself is a Portuguese range that's been around since the 1980s, and the Blue is the cheeky newcomer, launched in 2016 when blue wine was having a real moment. It's built on white Portuguese grapes, Arinto, Fernão Pires and Azal, the same trio behind crisp, zippy Vinho Verde, then turned into a fun, lightly sweet wine cocktail. Properly Portuguese roots, properly good-time energy.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Casal Mendes Blue 75cl?
Casal Mendes Blue 75cl is KSh 1,549 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Casal Mendes Blue 75cl taste like?
Light, juicy and tropical. Think pineapple, passionfruit and lychee with a fresh citrus lift and a soft, off-dry sweetness on the finish. Easy and playful rather than serious.
- What is the ABV of Casal Mendes Blue?
It's 10%, so it's a low-alcohol, easy-going pour.
- How do I serve Casal Mendes Blue?
Serve it well chilled, around 6-8°C, in a wine glass or over ice in a tumbler. A splash of soda and a slice of lime turns it into a refreshing spritz.
- What food pairs with Casal Mendes Blue?
Seafood and fish are the natural match, plus light pasta, fresh salads, sushi and snack boards. It's a fruity, lightly sweet drink, so keep the food fresh and light.
- Is Casal Mendes Blue sweet?
It's off-dry, meaning lightly sweet but not sugary. There's enough acidity to keep it fresh and balanced.
- Where is Casal Mendes Blue from?
Portugal. It's made by Bacalhôa, part of the Casal Mendes range, using white Portuguese grapes Arinto, Fernão Pires and Azal.
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Casal Mendes Blue 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Casal Mendes Blue 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,549. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
