Pour this and you get a glass of warm, plummy comfort. It's a Merlot that doesn't make you work for it: soft, juicy, round, with ripe black cherry and a sweet hint of vanilla oak. The tannins are gentle, so it goes down easy whether you're deep in a plate of nyama choma or just unwinding on the couch. Perfect midweek red, and we'll have it at your door any hour you fancy.
First sniff and it's all ripe plum and black cherry, with a little herbal-tea earthiness and a touch of liquorice sitting behind it. On the palate it's velvety and mouth-filling, full of dark summer-berry fruit, with just a brush of oak spice giving it a soft, smooth finish. It's dry, but the fruit is so generous it almost reads sweet. Easy company, never heavy-handed.
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Where it's from
This comes out of Franschhoek, the gorgeous valley in South Africa's Cape Winelands first settled by French Huguenots, which is exactly where it gets its name (it means "French Corner"). Franschhoek Cellar itself was started back in 1945 by a group of local grape farmers pooling their fruit, and today it's part of the DGB stable. The Merlot is grown across the Western Cape, made to be open, friendly and ready to drink rather than fussy and cellar-bound.
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- What is the price of Franschoek Cellar Merlot 75cl?
Franschoek Cellar Merlot 75cl is KSh 2,299 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Franschhoek Cellar Merlot 75cl taste like?
Soft, velvety and juicy. Think ripe plum and black cherry, a little liquorice and herbal earthiness, with a gentle brush of vanilla oak and smooth, easy tannins. It's dry but generously fruity.
- What is the ABV of Franschhoek Cellar Merlot?
It's 14% ABV, a standard, full-feeling strength for a South African red.
- Is it dry or sweet?
It's a dry red. The fruit is so ripe and plummy it can taste almost sweet, but there's no actual sugar leading the charge.
- How do I serve it?
Serve it lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a red wine glass. Swirl, sip, enjoy. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled and roast meats are the sweet spot: nyama choma, lamb chops, boerewors, or a big plate of pasta and pizza. It loves anything hearty off the grill.
- Where is it from?
From Franschhoek in South Africa's Western Cape, made by Franschhoek Cellar, a winery founded by local grape farmers in 1945.
Franschoek Cellar Merlot 75cl
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Franschoek Cellar Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Franschoek Cellar Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,299. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.