Pour this slightly chilled and you get a glass full of ripe plums and strawberries with a soft sweetness that makes everyone at the table go "oh, what's that?". No tannin bite, no fuss, no wine-snob homework. It's the bottle you bring when half the crew "doesn't really like red wine", because this one wins them over. And at 1.5 litres, it's built for a full house, not a polite single glass.
Smell it and you get rose petals, ripe red berries and a whisper of warm spice. The first sip is all sweet red fruit, think strawberry, plum and cherry, rounded off with a little fig and a gentle spicy edge. The tannins are soft so there's no dry, grippy finish, just smooth, juicy and easy the whole way down. Sweet, yes, but it stays fresh enough not to feel like syrup.
The details
Pairs well with
Where it's from
This comes from Van Loveren, a family winery in Robertson in South Africa's Western Cape, and it's named after four cousins from the Retief family who run the place. It's a Ruby Cabernet and Merlot blend, and it's grown into one of the most loved sweet reds in the country. Easy to see why, the whole thing is built for sharing rather than swirling and sniffing.
Good to know
- What is the price of Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L?
Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L taste like?
Sweet and fruity, with ripe plum, strawberry and cherry, a touch of spice, and soft tannins for a smooth, juicy finish. Easy to love even if red wine usually isn't your thing.
- What is the ABV of Four Cousins Sweet Red?
It's 8.5%, so it's lighter than most reds and very easy going.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly chilled. Give it about half an hour in the fridge or pour it over ice. A regular wine glass is all you need.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves nyama choma, spicy chicken, barbecue ribs, and even chocolate desserts or fruit salad thanks to the sweetness.
- Where is it from and what's it made of?
South Africa, from the Van Loveren family winery in Robertson. It's a blend led by Ruby Cabernet with Merlot.
- How big is the bottle?
It's a 1.5 litre magnum, double the size of a standard bottle, so it's sorted for a group or a long evening.
Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L
Customer reviews
Loading reviews…
Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L price in Kenya
Buy Four Cousins Swt Red 1.5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 1,069, 1500 ml at KSh 1,999 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 1,069
- 1500 mlKSh 1,999