Pour this cold and the first sip basically resets your evening. It's a dry Kenyan white that tastes like a bite of green apple with a squeeze of lime, light on its feet and properly thirst-quenching. Grab it for a Friday on the balcony, a plate of grilled tilapia, or that moment you just want a glass that doesn't take itself too seriously. And here's the flex: the grapes were grown right here, up in Naivasha. Kenyan wine that actually holds its own.
Crack it open chilled and you get green apple and fresh citrus up front, lemon and a little grapefruit, with a quiet hint of tropical fruit hanging behind it like pineapple or melon. On the tongue it's dry, meaning no sugar sweetness, just bright fruit and a zingy acidity that makes your mouth water. The body is light and clean, and the finish snaps off dry and fresh so you're reaching for the next sip before you've thought about it.
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Leleshwa comes from Morendat Farm in Naivasha, up in the Great Rift Valley at roughly 1,800 to 2,000 metres. The story is genuinely cheeky: about twenty years back, experts said grapes simply wouldn't grow in Kenya, so the team behind it (backed by Kenya Nut Company) planted vines anyway to prove them wrong. Sitting right on the equator, the vines get around twelve hours of sun a day with cool nights, which lets the fruit ripen slowly and hold onto that fresh acidity. The result is one of very few wines actually grown and made in Kenya.
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- What is the price of Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl?
Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl is KSh 1,469 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl taste like?
It's a dry white with green apple and citrus up front, a touch of tropical fruit, light body and lively acidity, finishing clean and fresh. Bright and easy to love, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Leleshwa Chenin Blanc?
It sits at 11%, on the lighter side for a white wine, so it's easy to enjoy a glass or two.
- Is Leleshwa Chenin Blanc sweet or dry?
Fully dry. There's plenty of ripe fruit flavour, but no sugary sweetness, just crisp and fresh.
- How should I serve it?
Chill it well, around 8 to 10C, and pour it into a white wine glass. Drink it young and fresh, no decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Leleshwa Chenin Blanc?
Lovely with grilled fish, prawns, chicken nyama choma, light salads and sharp cheeses. Anything fresh and a bit zesty works.
- Where is Leleshwa Chenin Blanc from?
It's Kenyan, grown and made at Morendat Farm in Naivasha in the Rift Valley at around 1,800 to 2,000 metres. One of the rare wines actually produced in Kenya.
Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl
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Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Leleshwa Chenin Blanc 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,469. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.