Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 750ml
Pour this and you get the best of two grapes in one glass. The Merlot brings the plush, ripe-plum smoothness; the Shiraz drops in a little black pepper and spice to keep things interesting. It's deep ruby, soft, and dangerously easy to keep sipping. Grab it for a slow evening, a plate off the grill, or that moment you want a red that hugs you back without making you think too hard.
First sniff is shy, then it opens into a basket of dark fruit. Ripe plum, black cherry and blackcurrant up front, with raspberry and bramble around the edges. The Shiraz throws in a twist of pepper and warm spice, and there's a quiet hint of chocolate underneath from time in oak. The tannins (that grippy, mouth-drying bit) are soft and juicy here, so it goes down silky rather than chewy. Full-bodied but friendly, with that ripe-fruit sweetness carrying through to a long finish.
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Cederberg grow their grapes about a kilometre up, in the rugged Cederberg mountains north of Cape Town. It's the highest winery in South Africa and one of the coolest, most remote wine regions in the country, ringed by wilderness. The Nieuwoudt family has farmed this land for generations; they planted their first vines in 1973, and David Nieuwoudt has been making the wine since 1997. High, cool nights and clean mountain air slow the grapes down and lock in that fresh, concentrated fruit you taste.
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- What is the price of Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 750ml?
Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 750ml is KSh 3,809 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 taste like?
Deep ruby and full-bodied, with ripe plum, black cherry and blackcurrant, a lift of pepper and spice from the Shiraz, and a soft, silky finish with a whisper of chocolate. Smooth tannins, easy to love.
- What is the ABV of Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021?
It's 14% alcohol, so it's a proper, warming red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled glass. Drink it neat, no ice, and let it breathe for 15 minutes if you can.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything rich and meaty. Nyama choma, a fat burger, beef stew, roast lamb, or hearty veggie stews and mushrooms all sing with it.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, made by the Nieuwoudt family at Cederberg, the country's highest winery, set deep in the cool Cederberg mountains.
- Is it a sweet wine?
No, it's dry. The fruit is ripe and generous so it feels lush, but there's no real sugar sweetness. Just smooth, juicy red wine.
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Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2021 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,809. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
