Pour this and the room smells like ripe plums and dark cherries before you've even taken a sip. It's a Merlot with the soft, plush kind of texture that makes a Tuesday feel like a treat. The tannins are smooth, the fruit is generous, and there's a little hit of chocolate hiding in there. Order it now, we'll have it at your door tonight, and your nyama choma just got a serious upgrade.
The nose leads with ripe plum, mulberry and dark cherry, with a savoury edge of cedar from time spent in oak. On the palate it's medium to full bodied and rounded, layers of red and black fruit carrying a hint of chocolate and a touch of spice. The tannins (that grippy, drying feeling on your gums) are soft and well behaved here, so it slides into a smooth, lingering finish rather than biting back. Very little sharpness, lots of velvet.
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Where it's from
KWV is South African wine royalty. Based in Paarl in the Western Cape, it started life back in 1918 as a growers' co-op and grew into one of the country's biggest and most storied names. The Classic range is their everyday crowd-pleaser, built from Western Cape fruit and given a bit of oak to round it out. This is the 2022 vintage, all Merlot.
Good to know
- What is the price of KWV Classic Merlot 750ml 2022?
KWV Classic Merlot 750ml 2022 is KSh 1,625 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does KWV Classic Merlot 2022 750ml taste like?
Ripe plum, mulberry and dark cherry on the nose, with layers of red fruit, a hint of chocolate and a touch of cedary oak on the palate. Soft tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Plush and easy to love.
- What is the ABV of KWV Classic Merlot 2022?
It's 14.5%, so it sits on the fuller, warmer side for a Merlot. Pace yourself and enjoy it slow.
- How do I serve KWV Classic Merlot 2022?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18°C. A quick chill in the fridge helps if it's warm. Pour it into a big bowl glass and you're sorted.
- What food pairs with KWV Classic Merlot 2022?
Grilled and roasted meats are the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, steak, beef stew, roast chicken or a tomato-rich pasta. Mature cheddar works too.
- Where is KWV Classic Merlot from?
South Africa. KWV is based in Paarl in the Western Cape, one of the country's oldest and best-known wine producers, and this is made from Western Cape Merlot.
- Is this a sweet or dry wine?
It's a dry red. The ripe fruit gives an impression of richness, but there's no real sugar sweetness here, just smooth, generous Merlot.
KWV Classic Merlot 750ml 2022
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KWV Classic Merlot 750ml 2022 price in Kenya
Buy KWV Classic Merlot 750ml 2022 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,625. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.