You want a red that's generous without being heavy, and this is it. Pour a glass and you get juicy dark fruit, a twist of black pepper and a smooth, savoury finish that just keeps you sipping. It's the kind of Shiraz you open on a Friday with friends and nobody overthinks. Bonus: it's named after the same family behind some of the world's most famous diamonds, so yeah, it punches above its weight.
First sniff is all dark berries, mulberry and a little blackberry, with a pretty floral lift of lavender hovering over the top. Then comes the signature Shiraz move: a crack of white pepper and warm spice that keeps things interesting. On the palate it's smooth and soft, properly ripe and juicy, dry rather than sweet, with gentle tannins and a savoury, almost herby finish that lingers. Easy to like, but there's real detail in there if you slow down.
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This comes from Delaire Graff Estate, perched up on the Helshoogte Pass between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with some of the best views in the Cape winelands. The estate was bought in 2003 by Laurence Graff, the British jeweller behind Graff diamonds, who turned it into a five-star wine-and-art destination. The Shiraz is hand-picked in the cool early morning to lock in the aromatics, fermented slow and cool, then rested in French oak so the fruit stays fresh and lively. Serious estate, unfussy bottle.
Good to know
- What is the price of Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl?
Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl is KSh 3,729 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Juicy dark fruit like mulberry and blackberry, a lift of lavender, and that classic Shiraz crack of white pepper and spice. It's smooth and soft on the palate, dry, with a savoury finish.
- What is the ABV of Delaire Graff Shiraz?
It's 14.5% ABV, so a full-bodied red. Pair it with food and pace yourself.
- Is Delaire Graff Shiraz sweet or dry?
Dry. There's loads of ripe fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no actual sweetness in the glass.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a large red wine glass. Ten minutes open lets the pepper and floral notes shine. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, peppered steak, slow-cooked lamb, smoky boerewors, or a sharp cheddar board.
- Where is Delaire Graff Shiraz from?
From Delaire Graff Estate on the Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, South Africa, owned by Graff-diamonds founder Laurence Graff.
Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl
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Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Delaire Graff Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,729. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.