Pour this and you get a big mouthful of ripe dark fruit. Blackcurrant, plum, a little vanilla from the oak, and tannins with some grip but nothing that fights you. It's a red that just gives, no decanting drama, no waiting around. Grilling meat tonight? Sat down to a movie with zero plans? This is the bottle. We'll get it to you fast, whatever the hour.
On the nose it's all ripe blackberry and dark cherry with a whiff of cassis, then a little vanilla and toasty oak underneath. First sip is generous and smooth, dark fruit up front, plum and blackcurrant, with a touch of spice on the way out. The tannins are chunky but they behave, so it feels bold without drying your mouth out. Properly dry, full enough to stand up to food, easy enough to keep sipping.
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Douglas Green is a proper South African name. The man himself set up shop in Paarl back in 1938 and made his reputation as the Cape's first real negotiant, ignoring snobby regional rules and just chasing the best fruit wherever it grew. That same idea runs through this Cab. Winemaker Jaco Potgieter, nearly two decades at Douglas Green, pulls fruit from the warm Swartland for those bold, chunky tannins and ripe flavour, then blends in a little Robertson fruit for finer structure. Blending is his favourite part, and you can taste the balance.
Good to know
- What is the price of Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Ripe dark fruit, think blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry, with a hint of vanilla and oak. It's dry and full-bodied with chunky but balanced tannins, so it tastes bold without being harsh.
- What is the ABV of Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 14% ABV. A full-bodied, dry red, so sip it with food and pace yourself.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes if your room is warm. No decanting needed, but a little air rounds it out.
- What food pairs with Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, lamb or goat stew, boerewors, or a sharp aged cheese.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
South Africa. It's made by Douglas Green, a brand going since 1938, with winemaker Jaco Potgieter sourcing fruit from the Swartland and Robertson regions.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The fruit is ripe and generous so it can feel rich, but there's no sugar, just bold dark-fruit flavour.
Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
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Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.