Pour this and you get juicy red berries, a twist of black pepper and a finish so smooth it just glides. It's a Syrah from France's Northern Rhône, the home turf of the grape, but it skips the heavy, brooding thing and keeps it easy and friendly. Medium-bodied, dry, the kind of red that makes a Tuesday feel like a plan. Grab it for tonight's nyama choma and thank yourself later.
The nose pulls you in first: ripe strawberry, a whiff of dried rose petal and a savoury herby note like sage. Take a sip and it's medium-weight, nothing heavy, with baked red fruit and a friendly crack of black pepper that's pure Syrah. The tannins are soft, so it doesn't grip or dry you out, and it leaves on a warm, satisfying finish. Dry, but the fruit makes it taste generous rather than austere.
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This comes from Cave de Tain, a cooperative based in Tain-l'Hermitage in France's Northern Rhône. It started back in 1933 when around a hundred local growers pooled their grapes, and today the co-op farms a serious chunk of the region's prized hillsides, including the legendary Hermitage slope. They're Syrah specialists through and through. This bottling is their fruit-forward, everyday Syrah, so you get a taste of that proper Northern Rhône pedigree without the collector's price tag.
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- What is the price of Cave De Tain GP Syrah Red 75cl?
Cave De Tain GP Syrah Red 75cl is KSh 2,659 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Cave de Tain GP Syrah 75cl taste like?
Juicy strawberry and baked red fruit on a medium body, with a classic Syrah twist of black pepper and a smooth, soft-tannin finish. It's dry but tastes generous.
- What is the ABV of Cave de Tain GP Syrah?
It's 12.5% ABV, which is on the gentle side for a red, so it's easy to enjoy over a meal.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 15-17°C, in a large red wine glass. Pop it in the fridge for half an hour before pouring. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled and roasted meat is the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, lamb chops, peppered steak, beef stew, or a charcuterie board.
- Where is it from?
France's Northern Rhône, made by the Cave de Tain cooperative in Tain-l'Hermitage, a Syrah specialist founded in 1933.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The ripe berry fruit gives an impression of richness, but there's no actual sweetness.
Cave De Tain GP Syrah Red 75cl
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Cave De Tain GP Syrah Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Cave De Tain GP Syrah Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,659. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.