You want a red that just gets on with the job. Soft, juicy, no homework required. This Merlot is all ripe red cherry and raspberry with velvety tannins that glide instead of grip, so it goes down far too easily after a long day. Pour it for a quiet night in, a film, or a plate of nyama choma with mates. It plays nice with everyone, which is exactly why it's a safe bet when you're not sure what to grab. Tap order, we'll have it at your door fast, any hour.
Stick your nose in and you get a wave of red cherry and fresh raspberry, with a little cool minty lift and a dusting of cinnamon behind it. The first sip is plush and rounded, ripe red berries front and centre, nothing sharp or jammy about it. The tannins are smooth and supple, more cushion than bite, and it signs off with a gentle sweet-spice warmth like a pinch of baking spice. Medium-bodied, dry, properly drinkable.
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Durbanville Hills sits on a hill just outside Cape Town, founded in 1999, with views all the way to Table Mountain and Table Bay. The clever bit is the location. These vineyards are barely 10km from the cold Atlantic, so the famous Cape Doctor wind and morning sea mist keep the slopes cool right through ripening. That slow, breezy ripening is what gives the Merlot its smooth fruit and freshness instead of heavy heat. Warmer north-facing slopes get handed to the reds, which is how this Merlot ends up so plush.
Good to know
- What is the price of Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl?
Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl is KSh 2,149 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl taste like?
Smooth and juicy. Think ripe red cherry and raspberry, a hint of mint and cinnamon, soft velvety tannins and a gentle sweet-spice finish. Medium-bodied and dry.
- What is the ABV of Durbanville Hills Merlot?
It's 14% ABV, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big red wine glass. On a hot day pop it in the fridge for ten minutes first. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Durbanville Hills Merlot?
Grilled and roast meats love it. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, ribs, tomato pasta, roast chicken, pizza, or a plate of mature cheese.
- Where is Durbanville Hills Merlot from?
South Africa, from the cool-climate Durbanville Wine Valley just outside Cape Town, about 10km from the Atlantic coast.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry wine. The ripe berry fruit makes it taste smooth and rounded, but there's no real sugar sweetness to it.
Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl
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Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Durbanville Hills Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,149. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.