Picture this: smoky nyama choma off the grill, the night still young, and a glass of something plush and dark-fruited that just gets it. That's this bottle. Carménère brings the smooth, ripe-berry comfort, Syrah kicks in a little black-pepper swagger, and together they pour out velvety and generous with zero stuffiness. It's a red that wants to hang out, not show off. Tap order, we run it to your door fast, any hour.
Stick your nose in and you get a rush of dark berries, ripe plum and juicy strawberry, with a little curl of black pepper and cedar behind it. First sip is all blackberry and cherry, round and mouth-filling, then a whisper of dark chocolate slides through before the tannins land soft and well-behaved. It's medium-to-full bodied, fresh enough to keep you coming back, and finishes long with that gentle oaky warmth. Smooth operator, basically.
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Where it's from
This comes out of the Colchagua Valley in Chile, made by Viña Las Niñas. Colchagua is the country's red-wine engine room: Pacific breezes roll in over the coastal hills and meet cool Andean air at night, which keeps the grapes fresh and gives the reds their colour and lift. The fruit is picked at night while it's cool, macerated about a week to pull out all that depth, then aged in barrel for that soft cedar edge. Carménère is basically Chile's signature grape, a Bordeaux refugee that found its true home here, so this is the real local deal.
Good to know
- What is the price of Colores Santos Carmenere Syrah 75cl?
Colores Santos Carmenere Syrah 75cl is KSh 1,879 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Colores Santos Carménère Syrah 75cl taste like?
Dark berries, ripe plum and cherry with a hint of black pepper and a touch of dark chocolate. It's smooth and round with soft tannins and a fresh, long finish.
- What is the ABV of Colores Santos Carménère Syrah?
It's 13.5% ABV, sitting right in the comfortable middle for a Chilean red.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. If it's warm out, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first and let it breathe once opened.
- What food pairs with it?
Made for grilled red meat. Think nyama choma, lamb chops, peppered steak, beef stew, hearty pasta and sharp cheeses.
- Where is it from?
Chile's Colchagua Valley, made by Viña Las Niñas. It's a blend led by Carménère, Chile's signature grape, with Syrah for spice.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's lots of ripe dark fruit so it tastes generous and juicy, but there's barely any actual sugar.
Colores Santos Carmenere Syrah 75cl
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Colores Santos Carmenere Syrah 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Colores Santos Carmenere Syrah 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,879. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.