Pour this and you get a glass full of ripe blackcurrant and plum, soft and dry, nothing sharp or fussy getting in the way. It's the bottle you open without overthinking, the one that just works whether it's grilled meat with the crew or a quiet Tuesday on the couch. And it's the big 1.5L, so one bottle covers the whole table. Cab and Merlot doing the friendly thing together. Say the word and we'll have it at your door, any hour.
Stick your nose in and it's stewed dark berries, a little cherry, a whisper of cassis (that's blackcurrant, for the rest of us). First sip is ripe blackberry and plum, smooth and rounded, with a gentle peppery spice ghosting underneath. The tannins (the grippy, mouth-drying part of red wine) are soft here, so it slides down easy instead of puckering you up. Dry, fruit-forward, no rough edges. Easy company.
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Gato Negro means 'black cat' in Spanish, and the brand leans into it as a lucky charm rather than bad luck. It's made by Viña San Pedro, one of Chile's oldest wineries, going all the way back to 1865 down in the Curicó Valley. The fruit comes from Chile's Central Valley, where warm sunny days and cool nights rolling off the Pacific keep the grapes ripe but fresh. Gato Negro is their big, well-travelled label, poured in homes all over the world.
Good to know
- What is the price of Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L?
Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L is KSh 2,119 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L taste like?
Ripe blackcurrant and plum with a touch of cherry and gentle spice. It's dry, smooth and fruit-forward with soft tannins, so it goes down easy without any harsh edge.
- What is the ABV of Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot?
It's 13% ABV, a pretty standard, sociable strength for a red wine.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C. Pop it in the fridge for fifteen minutes if the day's warm, pour into a wine glass, and you're set. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot?
Anything hearty and a bit smoky. Nyama choma, beef or goat stew with ugali, grilled lamb, burgers, pizza, or a plate of hard cheese.
- Where is it from?
Chile. It's blended from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in the Central Valley, made by Viña San Pedro, a winery founded in 1865.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's lots of ripe fruit so it can read as juicy and generous, but there's no real sweetness to it.
Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L
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Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L price in Kenya
Buy Gato Negro Cabernet Merlot 1.5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 1,299, 1500 ml at KSh 2,119 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 1,299
- 1500 mlKSh 2,119