CH Valac Dry Red 75cl
★★★ 3.0 (1 review)Pour this and you get a dark, savoury Spanish red that means business. Blackcurrant up front, a twist of liquorice, ripe grippy tannins that love a bit of fat and char. It's the bottle for a Friday plate of nyama choma or a slow Sunday stew, when you want something with backbone and not a sweet thing. Dry, full, honest. Say the word and it's at your door.
First sniff is all dark fruit. Think blackcurrant and ripe black cherry, with a little liquorice and a dusting of dry spice behind it. The sip is medium to full and properly dry, so no sugar to hide behind. Tannins give a firm, slightly chalky grip that grabs your tongue and makes you want another bite of meat. It finishes savoury and warm rather than sharp, with a faint earthy, almost cocoa edge lingering after.
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Where it's from
CH Valac is a Spanish red, labelled Vino de Espana, which means it's blended from across the country rather than tied to one single region. You'll spot its French-styled name, Cuvee Speciale Rouge Sec, on the label, a nod to the merchant tradition of bottling a crowd-pleasing house red for export. It's become a familiar sight on shelves around Nairobi and beyond, the kind of dependable dry red you reach for without overthinking it.
Quick questions
- What is the price of CH Valac Dry Red 75cl?
CH Valac Dry Red 75cl is KSh 999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does CH Valac Dry Red 75cl taste like?
Full and savoury. Blackcurrant and black cherry with a hit of liquorice and dry spice, properly dry with firm, grippy tannins and an earthy, faintly cocoa finish.
- What is the ABV of CH Valac Dry Red?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, sitting right in the comfortable middle for a dry red.
- Is CH Valac Dry Red sweet or dry?
It's dry, no added sweetness. The fruit reads as dark and ripe, but there's no sugar on the finish.
- How should I serve it?
Cool-room, around 16 to 18C, in a big glass. Open it 15 to 30 minutes before eating so the tannins relax, and drink it with food.
- What food pairs with CH Valac Dry Red?
Grilled and roasted meats are the sweet spot. Nyama choma, beef or oxtail stew, pork ribs, or a sharp hard cheese.
- Where is CH Valac Dry Red from?
Spain. It's a Vino de Espana red blend, made for easy, food-friendly dry-red drinking.
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CH Valac Dry Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy CH Valac Dry Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
