Pour this when you want something bright and zingy that won't weigh the night down. It's a dry, unwooded-style Chardonnay, so forget that big buttery oak thing some Chardonnays do. This one is all citrus and orchard fruit, light on its feet, and dangerously easy to keep sipping. Chill it hard, crack it open, and let it carry a warm Nairobi evening or a casual dinner with mates.
First sniff is zesty citrus, lime and grapefruit, with a softer note of dried peach and apricot sitting behind it. On the palate it follows through: tangy lime, a squeeze of grapefruit, then that gentle stone-fruit sweetness rounding things off. The acidity keeps it lively and clean, and the finish lingers longer than you'd expect from something this light. No oak getting in the way, just pure fruit and freshness.
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Flagstone was started in 1998 by Bruce Jack, a winemaker who studied English literature in Scotland before chasing wine in the Cape. His cellar sits in an old dynamite factory in Somerset West, originally built back in Cecil Rhodes' day, where the deep, cool rooms let the wines mature at their own pace. The Poetry range is Flagstone's friendly, everyday tier, made to be enjoyed rather than overthought. Fitting name for a wine this easy to like.
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- What is the price of Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 75cl?
Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 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 Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 75cl taste like?
Bright and dry, with zesty lime and grapefruit up front, a touch of dried peach and apricot, and fresh, lively acidity. It's an unwooded style, so there's no heavy oak, just clean citrus fruit and a lingering finish.
- What is the ABV of Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a dry white wine.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's a whisper of stone-fruit roundness, but this is a crisp, dry white led by citrus and fresh acidity, not sugar.
- How should I serve it?
Chill it to about 8 to 10°C and pour it into a white wine glass. Drink it on its own as an aperitif or alongside seafood, chicken or light, creamy dishes.
- What food pairs with Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay?
Grilled prawns and fish, lemony chicken nyama choma, sushi, soft cheeses and creamy pasta all work brilliantly. Its acidity loves anything light and fresh.
- Where is it from?
South Africa. It's made by Flagstone Winery, founded by Bruce Jack, with cellars in an old dynamite factory in Somerset West near Cape Town.
Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 75cl
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Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Flagstone Poetry Chardonnay 2019 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.