You know that wine you don't have to think about, you just pour and the evening gets better? This is that, in a generous 1.5 litre bottle. Think ripe blackcurrant and juicy plum, soft and round, nothing harsh poking at you. It's the easy crowd-pleaser for a Friday with friends, a slow Sunday, or a charcoal grill going on the balcony. Open it, share it, top it up. We'll have the next one to you fast whenever you run dry.
Pour it and you get a deep, inky red with a nose of blackcurrant, dark plum and a little sweet vanilla. First sip is fruit-forward and friendly, ripe berries and black cherry up front, then a gentle warmth of spice and a whisper of dark chocolate underneath. The 5% Syrah in the blend rounds it all off so the edges feel soft, not grippy. It's dry, but the fruit is so ripe it reads as plush and mellow. Easy company, no homework required.
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Where it's from
This is the lucky black cat brand, made by Viña San Pedro, one of Chile's oldest and biggest wineries, founded back in 1865 in the Curicó Valley. The story goes that a black cat used to prowl the cellars and the winemakers decided he was a good-luck charm, so they put him on the label. That was 1960, and the cat's been a hit ever since, poured in over 80 countries. The fruit comes from Chile's Central Valley, where hot days and cool nights keep the berries ripe but fresh.
Good to know
- What is the price of Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L?
Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L is KSh 2,059 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L taste like?
Ripe blackcurrant and plum with black cherry, a touch of vanilla and a soft hint of dark chocolate. It's dry but smooth and fruit-forward, with gentle tannins thanks to a splash of Syrah in the blend.
- What is the ABV of Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable middle for a Chilean red.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly chilled, around 16 to 18°C. A short stint in the fridge on a warm day, then pour into any wine glass you like. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, beef stews, pizza and pasta, or a simple cheese and salami board.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The fruit is so ripe it tastes plush and mellow, but there's no real sweetness to it.
- Where is Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon made?
In Chile, by Viña San Pedro, from grapes grown in the country's Central Valley. It's mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with about 5% Syrah.
Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
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Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L price in Kenya
Buy Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L at KSh 2,059, 750 ml at KSh 1,309 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5LKSh 2,059
- 750 mlKSh 1,309