You know that moment after dinner when you want something that tastes a little like dessert but isn't sweet? This is that bottle. Chocoholic Pinotage leans into dark chocolate and ripe cherry, then keeps it dry and grown-up so it never tips into syrup. Pour it next to a plate of nyama choma on a slow night and watch it disappear. We deliver fast, any hour, so the only hard part is deciding what to put next to it.
Big, warm and welcoming. The nose is all cocoa, vanilla and a sweet whiff of Turkish delight, with red and black cherry sitting underneath. On the palate you get that signature chocolate-and-coffee thing Pinotage does so well, plus red plum and a lick of butterscotch on the finish. It's medium to full bodied with smooth, supple tannins, so it feels rich and round without scraping your cheeks. Dry, balanced, and a touch decadent. Easy to love, hard to put down.
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Where it's from
This comes from Darling Cellars, out in the town of Darling on South Africa's breezy West Coast. The vineyards sit on decomposed granite in the Darling Hills, just a few miles from the Atlantic, so cool sea air keeps the grapes fresh even as they ripen. Here's the clever bit: for about a tenth of the wine, they twist the grape stalks on the vine so the fruit half-raisins in the sun, concentrating all that sweet, dark intensity. Blend that with oak-aged Pinotage and you get the deep chocolate richness this bottle is named for.
Good to know
- What is the price of Chocoholic Pinotage 75cl. 2021?
Chocoholic Pinotage 75cl. 2021 is KSh 3,619 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Chocoholic Pinotage 2021 75cl taste like?
Think dark chocolate, ripe red and black cherry, vanilla and a hint of butterscotch, with a whiff of Turkish delight on the nose. It's rich and round with smooth tannins, but stays dry rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of Chocoholic Pinotage?
It's 14%, so it's a fuller, warming red. Sip it with food and you'll feel the richness without it getting heavy.
- Is Chocoholic Pinotage sweet?
No, it's a dry wine. It tastes of chocolate and ripe fruit, which reads as generous and almost dessert-like, but there's no real sweetness on the palate.
- How should I serve it?
Cool room temperature, around 16 to 18C, in a large glass. If it's a warm day, 20 minutes in the fridge gets it just right. No decanting needed thanks to the screwcap.
- What food pairs with Chocoholic Pinotage?
It loves grilled and roasted meat, so nyama choma, lamb chops or a beef stew are spot on. Rich pasta works too, and for a treat, try it with dark chocolate dessert.
- Where is Chocoholic Pinotage from?
From Darling Cellars in Darling, on the cool West Coast of South Africa, with vineyards on granite soils in the Darling Hills near the Atlantic.
Chocoholic Pinotage 75cl. 2021
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Chocoholic Pinotage 75cl. 2021 price in Kenya
Buy Chocoholic Pinotage 75cl. 2021 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,619. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.