Pour this and you get an easy win. Deep ruby in the glass, a big mouthful of dark berries, and tannins so soft they basically wave you through. It's the bottle you open when the nyama choma is on the fire and nobody wants to overthink the wine. Smooth, juicy, generous. We'll have it at your door fast, any hour.
The nose hits first: crushed mulberry, raspberry and a pop of pomegranate, with cherry and plum sitting behind it. There's a faint earthy whiff too, like cool soil after rain, which keeps it from being just a fruit bomb. On the tongue it's medium-bodied and dry, so the berry flavour is rich but never sweet. The tannins (that's the grippy, drying bit) are silky and rounded, so it slides down smooth and finishes clean with a little berry hanging on.
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This comes from African Pride Wines in South Africa's Western Cape, the team behind the Footprint label. They started back in 2002 with a simple idea: good-value wine that still tastes like proper South African terroir. Grapes are pulled from spots like Paarl and Breedekloof, and the wines run under winemaker Mike Graham. The name nods to a restless, go-explore spirit, which fits a bottle this easy to crack open on a whim.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Footprint Merlot 2019 75cl?
Footprint Merlot 2019 75cl is KSh 1,619 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Footprint Merlot 2019 75cl taste like?
Smooth and dry, full of mulberry, raspberry, cherry and plum with a subtle earthy note. Medium-bodied with soft, silky tannins and a clean berry finish.
- What is the ABV of Footprint Merlot?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, so a fairly full but standard strength for a South African red.
- Is Footprint Merlot sweet or dry?
It's dry. You get loads of ripe berry flavour, but no actual sweetness on the palate.
- How should I serve Footprint Merlot?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before pouring, then serve in a big red wine glass.
- What food pairs with Footprint Merlot?
Grilled meats are the move: nyama choma, lamb chops, goat stew, bolognese, or aged cheese. Anything smoky and savoury works.
- Where is Footprint Merlot made?
In the Western Cape of South Africa by African Pride Wines, with grapes from areas like Paarl and Breedekloof.
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Footprint Merlot 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Footprint Merlot 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,619. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.