Colores Santos, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)Picture a plate of nyama choma and a glass of something that fights back a little. That's this one. The Cabernet lays down a deep blackcurrant base with real grip, then the Syrah crashes in with dark berries, black pepper and a bit of spice. It's smooth where it counts, the tannins are tucked in nicely, and it goes down like a wine that costs more than it does. Grab it for a big dinner, a slow Friday, or whenever the food needs a proper red beside it.
First sniff is all dark fruit: ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, a little plum, with a twist of black pepper and a whisper of cedar and vanilla from some time in oak. The sip is juicy and rounded, that classic Chilean generosity, with black cherry and cassis up front. The tannins give it backbone without drying your mouth out, and it finishes dry and warm rather than sweet. Smart, easygoing, no homework required.
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Where it's from
This comes from Viña las Niñas, a winery tucked into Apalta in Chile's Colchagua Valley, about two hours south of Santiago and one of the country's prime spots for big reds. The fun part: it's named after the founders' daughters (las niñas means "the girls"), set up back in 1996 by three French families who fell for the land. They farm organically, so the fruit here grows without the synthetic stuff. Apalta's warm days and cool nights are exactly what gives Cabernet and Syrah this kind of ripe, structured character.
Good to know
- What is the price of Colores Santos, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl?
Colores Santos, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Colores Santos Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl taste like?
Dark and juicy. Blackcurrant and blackberry from the Cabernet, dark berry, pepper and spice from the Syrah, with soft integrated tannins and a dry finish. Smooth but with proper structure.
- What is the ABV?
It's 13.5% alcohol, pretty standard for a Chilean red of this style.
- How do I serve it?
Pour it around 16°C in a big red wine glass. No ice, no mixer, just neat next to good food. If it's warm, ten minutes in the fridge first.
- What pairs with it?
Anything grilled or hearty. Nyama choma, a beef or goat stew with ugali, barbecue, burgers, or aged cheese.
- Where is it from?
Chile, specifically Viña las Niñas in Apalta, Colchagua Valley. It's a women-named, organically farmed estate founded in 1996.
- Is it a blend or a single grape?
It's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (also called Shiraz). The Cab brings structure and blackcurrant, the Syrah adds dark berry, pepper and spice.
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Colores Santos, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Colores Santos, Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
