Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red
This is the bottle you open when dinner involves meat and a bit of fire. Three grapes, one big-hearted dry red: dark cherry and plum up front, a little pepper and spice behind it, all wrapped in soft, velvety tannins that don't grip your cheeks. It's full and warming at 14%, the kind of glass that makes a Friday nyama choma feel like an occasion. Want it tonight? We'll have it at your door, late hour or not.
Stick your nose in and you get ripe black cherry and plum first, then a flicker of spice. Think star anise and a twist of green peppercorn, with the Malbec throwing in a darker blackberry note and a herby hint of rosemary. On the palate it's full and round, fruit-forward but properly dry, so no sweetness. A light kiss of oak adds a gentle toasty edge, and the tannins are smooth rather than chewy, carrying you to a long, satisfying finish.
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Where it's from
Cilmor comes out of the Worcester valley in South Africa's Western Cape, with the winery sitting at the foot of the Dewetsberg mountain. The name itself is a sweet bit of family history: it's stitched together from the founder's two kids, Cilna and Morne. They're a Fairtrade-certified outfit, so the grapes behind this blend are grown under fair and ethical terms, which is a nice thing to know while you're enjoying the glass.
Good to know
- What is the price of Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red?
Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red is KSh 1,849 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red taste like?
Full-bodied and dry, with dark cherry and plum, a touch of pepper and spice, a blackberry edge from the Malbec, and smooth, velvety tannins on a long, lightly oaked finish.
- What is the ABV of Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec?
It's 14% ABV, so a properly warming red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. It's fruit-forward, which can read as 'rich,' but there's no sweetness in it.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly below room temp, 16 to 18C. In a warm room, give it fifteen minutes in the fridge, use a big glass, and let it open up for twenty minutes.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill or slow-cooked. Nyama choma, lamb chops, beef stew, short ribs, or a sharp mature cheese.
- Where is it from?
Cilmor Winery in the Worcester wine valley, Western Cape, South Africa. It's a three-grape blend of Shiraz, Pinotage and Malbec.
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Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red price in Kenya
Buy Cilmor Shiraz Pinotage Malbec Dry Red online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,849. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
