KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)You know that wine you pour when the grill is going and you actually want something with backbone? This is it. KWV Cabernet Sauvignon is deep, dark and full-bodied, all blackcurrant and a little dark chocolate, with proper grippy tannins that stand up to red meat. It's a serious South African red that doesn't take itself too seriously. Crack it, let it breathe, and let the night go long.
Pour it and you get deep ruby in the glass and a nose of blackcurrant and cassis with a whisper of dark chocolate. First sip is concentrated and ripe: think blackberry, plum and a little cedar from the oak. The tannins (that drying, gum-hugging grip) are firm but well-behaved, giving it real structure, and it finishes dry and savoury with a touch of spice. Full-bodied without being heavy-handed. It wants food.
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Where it's from
KWV is a South African institution. It started back in 1918 as a co-op of Cape wine farmers banding together, and today its cellar complex in Paarl is one of the biggest in the world. Paarl sits in the warm heart of the Western Cape wine country, which is exactly the kind of sunshine Cabernet Sauvignon loves, ripening into that bold, dark-fruited style. Long pedigree, no fuss.
Good to know
- What is the price of KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,739 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and dry, with blackcurrant, cassis, ripe plum and a hint of dark chocolate, plus a little oak and firm, well-structured tannins on a savoury finish.
- What is the ABV of KWV Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 14% ABV, so a fairly punchy red. Pace yourself and have some food alongside.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool at 16 to 18C in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe 30 to 60 minutes or decant it, then pour. No ice or mixer needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Red meat is its best friend. Nyama choma, a grilled steak, lamb chops, oxtail stew or a sharp aged cheddar all work beautifully.
- Is KWV Cabernet Sauvignon sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The fruit is ripe and generous, which can read as richness, but there's no sweetness on the finish.
- Where is KWV Cabernet Sauvignon from?
From KWV in Paarl, South Africa, in the Western Cape. KWV is one of the country's oldest and largest wine producers, founded in 1918.
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KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,739. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
