Pull the cork and you get a wave of dark cherry, sweet violet and a little black-pepper buzz. It drinks soft and juicy, the tannins are gentle, and it never turns into hard work. This is your easy yes for a midweek dinner or a long Friday with the grill going. Cold beers ran out, the meat's nearly done, tell us where to send it.
Nose first: ripe dark cherry and plum, a pretty hit of violet, then a twist of cracked pepper. On the palate it's plush and rounded, more juicy fruit than grip, with a whisper of mocha and spice from its time in oak. The tannins are soft, so nothing dries your mouth out, and it finishes long and clean. Bone dry, but the fruit is so ripe it can read almost sweet. Easy company, quietly clever.
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This comes from Excelsior Estate in Robertson, a warm river valley a couple of hours east of Cape Town. The De Wet family has farmed this land for five generations, and Robertson is famous for limestone-rich soils, the kind of ground that grows healthy vines and naturally fresh wine. The fruit is hand-harvested and fermented in steel, then about 30% spends roughly eight months in French and American oak before blending back. That oak touch is exactly where the mocha and spice come from.
Good to know
- What is the price of Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl?
Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Juicy dark cherry and plum with violet and a peppery lift, plus a hint of mocha and spice from oak. It's soft, full-bodied and dry, with gentle tannins and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Excelsior Paddock Shiraz?
It's 14% ABV, so a fairly full, warming red. Pace yourself and keep a glass of water nearby.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. The fruit is ripe enough to feel generous, but there's no actual sweetness to it.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18C in a big red wine glass. About 20 minutes in the fridge beforehand is perfect on a hot evening.
- What food pairs with Excelsior Paddock Shiraz?
It loves grilled and slow-cooked meat. Think nyama choma, beef stew, pork ribs, roast duck or a good burger.
- What grapes is it made from?
Mostly Shiraz (also called Syrah) with a splash of Petit Verdot for extra colour and structure. It's grown and bottled by the De Wet family at Excelsior Estate in Robertson, South Africa.
Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl
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Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Excelsior Paddock Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.