Picture the bottle you open when the grill's going and nobody's in a hurry. Forager Red is that wine. It's a juicy, full-bodied South African blend of Shiraz and Grenache, all ripe dark berries and plum with a warm little kick of pepper and spice underneath. The tannins are soft and velvety, so it goes down easy without feeling thin, and at 14.5% it's got real presence. Big flavour, zero fuss. Order now and we'll have it at your door fast, late night included.
Stick your nose in and you get dark forest fruit first, blackberry and plum, then a curl of warm spice: white pepper, a hint of clove, a touch of dried herb and leather that makes it smell properly grown-up. The first sip is generous and rounded, red berries and dark jam up front, with a soft brush of vanilla from the oak. Tannins are smooth and supple, not grippy, so it feels plush rather than chewy. The finish lingers, a little perfumed, and leaves you reaching for the next pour.
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Where it's from
This comes out of the Western Cape in South Africa, made by African Pride Wines and a winemaker called Mike Graham, a guy with more than forty harvests behind him. The name's the clever bit: he "forages" parcels of grapes from different vineyards, barrels and batches, then blends them so the whole ends up bigger than the parts. The Shiraz gets some time in French and American oak for that gentle vanilla warmth, while the Grenache stays unoaked to keep the fruit bright and lifted. Smart winemaking, easy drinking.
Good to know
- What is the price of Forager Red 2020 750ml?
Forager Red 2020 750ml is KSh 2,149 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Forager Red 2020 750ml taste like?
Full-bodied and juicy. Dark berries and plum with jammy depth, a warm hit of pepper and spice, soft velvety tannins and a touch of vanilla oak on a perfumed finish.
- What is the ABV of Forager Red 2020?
It's 14.5%, so it carries decent weight. Pour it with food and pace yourself.
- What grapes is it made from?
A blend of Shiraz (Syrah) and Grenache, foraged from different Western Cape vineyards and blended together by winemaker Mike Graham.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe ten minutes and skip the ice.
- What pairs with Forager Red?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, beef or lamb ribs, rich stews, braised meat, even pan-roasted duck. The riper the sauce, the better.
- Where is it from?
The Western Cape in South Africa, made by African Pride Wines.
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Forager Red 2020 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Forager Red 2020 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,149. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.