Pour this cold and you get a hit of lime, green fig and that fresh-cut-grass snap that good Sauvignon Blanc does so well. It's bone dry, zippy and clean, the kind of glass that wakes your mouth up before dinner and refuses to get heavy. And here's the kicker: it's actually Kenyan, grown up in Naivasha, not flown in from somewhere far. Get it properly chilled and it's a tough white to put down.
Nose first: lime and grapefruit, a little green fig, that grassy, gooseberry edge classic Sauvignon Blanc is known for. On the palate it's light and lean, citrus and a flick of tropical fruit, with bright acidity keeping everything taut. Dry all the way through, no sugar hiding anywhere, finishing clean and crisp so you're ready for the next sip. Easy to read, no jargon needed: it's fresh, tangy and zingy.
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Where it's from
This grows at Leleshwa's vineyard on Morendat Farm in Naivasha, right in the Great Rift Valley and basically on the equator. It started as a hobby project to prove the doubters wrong, the people who said you couldn't grow proper wine grapes here. The vines sit at around 2,000 metres up, where cool nights and 12 hours of equatorial sun let the fruit ripen slow and keep its zip. Grapes are hand-picked, usually around February, then fermented and bottled on the farm. A genuinely local Kenyan wine, and a good one.
Good to know
- What is the price of Leleshwa Sauv Blanc 75cl?
Leleshwa Sauv 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 Sauvignon Blanc 75cl taste like?
Bright and dry. Think lime and grapefruit, green fig, a grassy gooseberry note and a clean, crisp finish. Light-bodied with lively acidity, no sweetness.
- What is the ABV of Leleshwa Sauvignon Blanc?
12% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. There's lots of fruit on the nose but no sugar on the palate, just fresh citrus and crisp acidity.
- How should I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. Straight from the fridge is perfect. No ice in the glass, no mixers.
- What pairs with Leleshwa Sauvignon Blanc?
Grilled fish and prawns, chicken nyama choma, green salads, light pasta and soft cheeses. Anything fresh and zesty works.
- Where is Leleshwa Sauvignon Blanc from?
Kenya. It's grown at the Leleshwa vineyard on Morendat Farm in Naivasha, up in the Great Rift Valley at around 2,000 metres above sea level.
Leleshwa Sauv Blanc 75cl
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Leleshwa Sauv Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Leleshwa Sauv 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.