Pour this cold and the first sip does the talking: zippy lime and pear with a whisper of sweetness that takes the edge off without tipping into dessert wine. It is the bottle for when you want something white and lively but not bone-dry, the kind that goes down easy on a warm Nairobi evening or next to a plate of something spicy. Semi-dry, properly fresh, and friendly enough that even the not-really-a-wine-person at the table will keep reaching for their glass. Say the word and we will have it at your door, late hour and all.
Nose first: fresh-cut lime, green apple and ripe pear, with a little floral lift and that faint flinty, almost kerosene-y note that tells you it is real Riesling (sounds odd, tastes great). On the palate it is light and bright, citrus and orchard fruit up front, then a touch of pineapple. There is a gentle sweetness sitting in the middle, but the wine's natural acidity snaps it back so it finishes clean and mouth-watering rather than sticky. Medium-light body, nothing heavy.
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Gamla is one of the labels from Golan Heights Winery, up in Katzrin in the cool, high north of Israel. The vineyards sit on an old volcanic plateau, basalt soils and altitude that climb well over a thousand metres, which keeps the grapes cool and the acidity crackling. The winery only got going in the mid-1980s but quickly put Israeli wine on the serious map. The fruit is picked from those high northern plots and fermented slow and cold to lock in all that fresh varietal character. It is also fully kosher.
Good to know
- What is the price of Gamla White Riesling 75cl?
Gamla White Riesling 75cl is KSh 3,499 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gamla White Riesling 75cl taste like?
Bright and fresh with lime, green apple and pear, a little floral note and that classic flinty Riesling hint. It is semi-dry, so there is a gentle sweetness, but sharp natural acidity keeps the finish clean rather than sugary.
- What is the ABV of Gamla White Riesling?
It is 13% ABV in a 750ml bottle.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Semi-dry, also called off-dry. There is a touch of residual sweetness, but it is balanced by lively acidity, so it leans fresh rather than sweet.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it well, around 8 to 10°C, and pour into a white wine glass. Drink it on its own or alongside food. No mixing required.
- What pairs well with it?
It loves spicy dishes, fish and chicken, sushi and creamy pasta. The hint of sweetness is brilliant against chilli heat, so it is a great match for pili pili prawns or a curry.
- Where is it from and is it kosher?
It is made by Golan Heights Winery in Katzrin, in the high volcanic Golan Heights of northern Israel. Yes, it is kosher.
Gamla White Riesling 75cl
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Gamla White Riesling 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Gamla White Riesling 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,499. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.