You want the bottle that makes a Friday night feel like an occasion without trying too hard. This is it. Pour it and you get a big, juicy mouthful of dark fruit, smooth as anything, the kind of red that doesn't fight you. It's the classic move next to a plate of nyama choma or a steak off the grill. Dark, generous, dangerously easy to keep pouring.
Deep violet-ruby in the glass, almost inky. The nose is all ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry, with a little floral lift (think violets) and a soft whisper of vanilla and spice from its time in oak. On the palate it's smooth and rounded, medium-to-full bodied, with that signature Malbec fruit up front and tannins so soft they basically wave you through. It's dry, so the fruit reads juicy rather than sweet, and it finishes warm and clean. No rough edges, no homework required.
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This comes from Mendoza, the high-desert heart of Argentine wine, tucked up against the Andes. It's Malbec country for a reason: hot sun, cool mountain nights and serious altitude give the grapes deep colour and ripe fruit while keeping them fresh. Malbec actually started life in France as a blending grape, but it found its true home in Argentina and never looked back. Estancia Mendoza is a Mendoza house built squarely around that grape, and this bottle is their everyday-pleasure expression of it.
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- What is the price of Estancia Mendonza Malbec Red 2019 75cl?
Estancia Mendonza Malbec Red 2019 75cl is KSh 1,549 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Estancia Mendoza Malbec 2019 75cl taste like?
Dry and smooth, with ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry, a hint of violet and a touch of vanilla and spice from oak. Medium-to-full bodied with soft, easy tannins.
- What is the ABV of Estancia Mendoza Malbec?
It's 13.5% ABV, a typical strength for an Argentine Malbec.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. The dark fruit tastes juicy and ripe, but there's no actual sweetness on the finish.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16-18C, in a large wine glass. Pop it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes first and give it a few minutes of air to open up.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, steak, pork ribs, burgers and aged cheese all love it.
- Where is it from?
Mendoza, Argentina, the Andes-backed region that put Malbec on the map.
Estancia Mendonza Malbec Red 2019 75cl
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Estancia Mendonza Malbec Red 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Estancia Mendonza Malbec Red 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,549. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.