Pour this and you get that warm, plummy hug a good Merlot is famous for. It's soft and rounded, ripe with dark cherry and plum, dry without ever being sharp or chalky. Nothing to overthink here. Crack it on a regular Tuesday, lean into a slow weekend, or send it round the table at a nyama choma night. We'll get it to your door fast, whatever the hour.
First sniff gives you fresh raspberry and ripe cherry, with a quiet nutty, leafy thing in the background that keeps it interesting. On the palate it's medium-to-full and generous, all stewed dark fruit, plum and that lavish 14% warmth filling your mouth. Tannins (the grippy, dry part) are gentle and polished, so it goes down smooth. It finishes clean and dry, balanced, no sugary aftertaste hanging around.
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Where it's from
Hill & Dale comes out of Stellenbosch, the green, hilly heartland of South African wine just outside Cape Town. The label leans modern and unpretentious, made to drink well now rather than sit in a cellar waiting for a special occasion. The grapes are sourced across Stellenbosch's prime slopes, where the warm days and cool Cape nights ripen Merlot into exactly this kind of soft, fruit-forward red. Good wine without the fuss, basically.
Good to know
- What is the price of Hill & Dale Merlot 75cl?
Hill & Dale 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 Hill & Dale Merlot 75cl taste like?
Soft, juicy and dry. Think ripe dark cherry, plum and stewed raspberry, with a nutty, leafy edge and gentle tannins. Medium-to-full bodied with a warm, clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Hill & Dale Merlot?
It's 14% ABV, which is standard for a ripe South African red. That warmth is part of why it tastes so generous.
- Is Hill & Dale Merlot sweet or dry?
It's dry. There's loads of ripe fruit flavour up front, but no actual sugar lingering on the finish.
- How do I serve Hill & Dale Merlot?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big red wine glass. Twenty minutes in the fridge and ten minutes of air after opening and it's spot on.
- What pairs well with it?
Grilled red meat is the obvious win, so nyama choma, burgers or steak. It also loves roast chicken, mushroomy dishes and tomato-based pasta.
- Where is Hill & Dale Merlot from?
Stellenbosch, South Africa, the country's most famous wine region near Cape Town. It's a modern, easygoing label built for everyday drinking.
Hill & Dale Merlot 75cl
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Hill & Dale Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Hill & Dale 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.