Five litres of easy, juicy red that just wants to hang out. Pour a glass and you get ripe dark berries, plum and a little whisper of spice, soft enough that nobody at the table is going to wince. This is the box you crack open for a Friday nyama choma, a long catch-up, or a Tuesday that needed rescuing. No fuss, no decanting, no big occasion required. It keeps for weeks once it's open, so there's zero pressure to finish it tonight (we won't judge if you do).
Pour it and you'll smell smoky plum and red-berry fruit straight off the bat. The first sip is juicy and supple, leaning into blackberry and dark cherry with a gentle kick of spice behind it. The tannins (that grippy, drying feel on your gums) are soft and ripe here, so it goes down smooth rather than chewy. It's full and rounded without being heavy, finishing clean with just a touch of warmth from the 14%. Dry, which means not sweet, but the fruit is so ripe it tricks you into thinking it might be.
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This comes from African Pride Wines, a Western Cape outfit that started up in 2002 with one simple idea: make honest South African wine that's good value and actually tastes of where it's from. They pull grapes from contracted growers across classic Cape areas like Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Worcester. The Footprint name is all about the restless urge to explore and leave your mark. The Cape Red is their crowd-pleaser blend, built around Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah (Shiraz), the two grapes that give it that dark-fruit depth and little spicy lift.
Good to know
- What is the price of Footprint Cape Red 5L?
Footprint Cape Red 5L is KSh 4,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Footprint Cape Red 5L taste like?
Smooth and full, with ripe plum, blackberry and dark cherry, plus a touch of spice. It's dry (not sweet) with soft, easy tannins, so it slides down without any harsh grip.
- What is the ABV of Footprint Cape Red?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, a standard, comfortable strength for a South African red.
- Is Footprint Cape Red sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The fruit is so ripe it can feel almost juicy-sweet, but there's no added sweetness.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16-18°C. Pop the box in the fridge for 20 minutes, then pour straight from the tap into a normal wine glass. No decanting needed.
- How long does the box last once opened?
That's the magic of bag-in-box. The bag collapses as you pour so air can't get in, keeping it fresh for roughly four to six weeks in the fridge. A 750ml bottle is gone in a day or two by comparison.
- Where is Footprint Cape Red from?
South Africa, from African Pride Wines in the Western Cape, using grapes sourced across Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Worcester.
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Footprint Cape Red 5L price in Kenya
Buy Footprint Cape Red 5L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.