Pour this and you get a deep ruby red that looks like it means business, then a sip that's soft as anything. Ripe cherry, a little plum, a whisper of vanilla, and tannins so smooth they basically melt. It's the bottle for a low-key night in with nyama choma sizzling, or for when someone asks "what's good and won't break the bank" and you want to look like you know your wines. Bonus: it's certified organic, so you can feel slightly virtuous about glass number two. Order it now and we'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Stick your nose in and it's all ripe red and dark fruit. Cherry, raspberry, a bit of blackberry and plum, with a warm vanilla and gentle spice sitting underneath like the wine had a quick nap in oak. The first sip is the good part: rich and velvety, properly smooth, with soft round tannins that don't grip your cheeks. It's dry but generous, fruity without being sweet, and it finishes clean and easy. No homework required to enjoy this one.
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This is a Naturalys, the organic range from Gérard Bertrand, one of the South of France's best-known names in wine. The grapes come from the Pays d'Oc in Occitanie, that sun-soaked stretch near the Mediterranean where Merlot ripens beautifully. The whole thing is farmed organically and Ecocert-certified, right down to the eco-minded packaging. Gérard Bertrand is big on low-intervention, environmentally friendly winemaking, so what you're drinking is the warmth of southern France done the cleaner way.
Good to know
- What is the price of Naturalys Merlot 75cl?
Naturalys Merlot 75cl is KSh 2,319 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Naturalys Merlot 75cl taste like?
Ripe cherry, raspberry and plum with a touch of vanilla and soft spice. It's rich and velvety on the palate, dry, with smooth round tannins and an easy finish.
- What is the ABV of Naturalys Merlot?
It's 13.5%, which is pretty standard for a southern French red. Sip it, don't sprint it.
- Is Naturalys Merlot organic?
Yes. It's a certified-organic red from Gérard Bertrand's Naturalys range, made with organically farmed grapes and Ecocert certified.
- How should I serve Naturalys Merlot?
Cool it to about 16 to 18°C, pour it into a large red wine glass, give it a swirl. No ice needed. A quick 15 minutes to breathe doesn't hurt.
- What food pairs with Naturalys Merlot?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, burgers, roast chicken, lamb chops, tomato-based pasta and hard cheeses all work a treat.
- Where is Naturalys Merlot from?
Southern France, specifically the Pays d'Oc in Occitanie, from the Gérard Bertrand winery.
Naturalys Merlot 75cl
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Naturalys Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Naturalys Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,319. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.