You know that wine that just makes a meaty dinner feel like an occasion? This is it. Pour it and you get deep ruby in the glass, then a big hit of blackcurrant and dark cherry with a whiff of cedar and warm spice. It's dry, full-bodied and properly structured, the kind of red that grips a little and then keeps going long after the sip. Grab it for a nyama choma night, a slow Friday, or any time the food deserves a real Cabernet and not an afterthought.
First nose is all ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry, then a layer of cedar and fine oak underneath, with a little spice tickling the edges. On the palate it's full and dark-fruited, the tannins are firm but smooth (that's the grip on your gums that makes red wine feel serious), and there's a long, savoury finish that lingers. Dry, no sweetness, just deep fruit and structure doing the talking.
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Journey's End sits in the far southeastern corner of Stellenbosch, South Africa, on the Schaapenberg slopes near False Bay. It's basically the last estate in the appellation and one of the closest vineyards in the region to the sea, so cool ocean breezes drift over the vines and keep the fruit fresh and structured. The English Gabb family fell for the farm and bought it back in 1995, and the cool, granite-soiled, sea-facing site has since drawn comparisons to some of Bordeaux's best. Real terroir, no gimmicks.
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- What is the price of Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2017?
Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2017 is KSh 3,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 75cl taste like?
Deep ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry, with cedar, fine oak and a touch of spice. It's dry and full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
It's 14.5% ABV, so a full-bodied red with proper weight to it.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The richness is all from ripe dark fruit, not sugar.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe for half an hour and the fruit really opens up.
- What pairs well with it?
Anything grilled and meaty: nyama choma, steak, lamb, beef stew, or a sharp aged cheese.
- Where is it from?
Stellenbosch, South Africa, from the Journey's End estate on the cool, sea-facing Schaapenberg slopes near False Bay.
Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2017
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Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2017 price in Kenya
Buy Journey's End Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2017 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.