Pour this and you get exactly what a weeknight red should be: soft, juicy plum and dark cherry, a little hum of chocolate, nothing sharp or angry about it. It's the bottle you open without overthinking, the one that just gets on with making nyama choma taste better. And because it's a 1.5L magnum, one bottle covers the whole table without anyone eyeing the last glass. Crowd-pleaser energy, zero fuss.
Stick your nose in and it's plum first, then a soft lift of pepper and a little vanilla-and-chocolate warmth. The sip follows through: ripe dark fruit, cherry, a touch of cacao, and that smooth, rounded feel that makes it so drinkable. There's just enough grip from the tannins to give it backbone, so it doesn't fall flat against food. Bone dry, but it drinks generous and fruity, never thin.
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Where it's from
Frontera comes from Concha y Toro, Chile's biggest and most famous winery, the same house behind the well-known Casillero del Diablo. It's grown across vineyards in Chile's Central Valley, the warm, sunny stretch that lets the fruit ripen slow and round. After fermenting, the wine rests a few months in stainless steel rather than oak, which is exactly why it tastes so clean and fruit-forward. Concha y Toro has been doing this since 1883, so they've had plenty of practice.
Good to know
- What is the price of Frontera Merlot 1.5L?
Frontera Merlot 1.5L is KSh 1,819 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Frontera Merlot 1.5L taste like?
Smooth and fruity. Think ripe plum and dark cherry with a soft touch of chocolate and pepper, gentle tannins and a dry, easy finish. Very drinkable, nothing harsh.
- What is the ABV of Frontera Merlot?
It's 12.5% alcohol, a comfortable, sessionable level for a red.
- Is Frontera Merlot sweet or dry?
It's dry. You get loads of ripe dark-fruit flavour, but no actual sugar sweetness.
- How should I serve it?
At room temperature or very lightly chilled, around 16-18°C, in a normal red wine glass. Give it a swirl or a few minutes of air first to open up the fruit.
- What food pairs with Frontera Merlot?
Grilled and roast meats, chicken, tomato pasta and cheese all work brilliantly. Basically your nyama choma night sorted.
- Where is Frontera Merlot from?
Chile, made by Concha y Toro from grapes grown in the Central Valley and aged a few months in stainless steel.
Frontera Merlot 1.5L
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Frontera Merlot 1.5L price in Kenya
Buy Frontera Merlot 1.5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 1,339, 1500 ml at KSh 1,819 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 1,339
- 1500 mlKSh 1,819