Four Cousins Sweet Red 5L
Pop this in the fridge for an hour and you've got the easiest pour in the house. It's soft, juicy and just-sweet-enough, with ripe berries doing all the talking and barely any alcohol weight behind them at 8%. This is the wine for the friends who say they "don't really like red". Five litres in a box means it keeps for weeks after you tap it, so it's the one you grab for a long catch-up, a birthday, or just a Tuesday that turned into something. We'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Pour it and you get a deep ruby glass with a soft, almost floral lift, think rose petals over a bowl of ripe red fruit. The first sip is all plum and strawberry, gently sweet and smooth, no grippy, drying edge to fight you. It's low in alcohol so it stays light and friendly the whole way through, finishing soft and a little spiced. Sweet without being syrupy, and very, very easy to keep sipping.
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Where it's from
This comes from the Retief family at Van Loveren, in South Africa's Robertson Valley, a warm, sunny stretch of the Western Cape that's perfect for ripe, juicy grapes. Four Cousins launched back in 2000, named for four family cousins, and went on to become one of the most-poured wine brands in the country. It's blended from red cultivars and grape juice, which is the trick behind that soft, naturally sweet style. Honest, crowd-pleasing, and made to be shared rather than studied.
Good to know
- What is the price of Four Cousins Sweet Red 5L?
Four Cousins Sweet Red 5L is KSh 3,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red 5L taste like?
Soft, smooth and gently sweet. Think ripe plum and strawberry with a light floral lift, almost no tannin grip, and an easy spiced finish. Sweet but not syrupy.
- What is the ABV of Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red?
It's 8%, which is low for a red, so it stays light and easy to drink through a long evening.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly chilled, about 8 to 12C, so roughly an hour in the fridge. A regular wine glass works, or pour it over ice if you like it really cold.
- What pairs with Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red?
It loves spicy food, so nyama choma, peri-peri chicken and chilli curries are spot on. It also plays nicely with fruit salad and chocolatey desserts.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, from the Retief family at Van Loveren in the Robertson Valley. It's one of the country's best-loved sweet reds.
- How long does the 5L box last once opened?
The box keeps the wine fresh for weeks after you tap it, since air doesn't get in like it does with a bottle. Store it somewhere cool and pour as you go.
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Four Cousins Sweet Red 5L price in Kenya
Buy Four Cousins Sweet Red 5L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
