Pour this and you get dark fruit and a little black-pepper warmth, the kind of red that makes a quiet night feel like an occasion. It's medium-to-full bodied, smooth, with just enough grip to stand up to food. And here's the kicker: it's grown right here, up in Naivasha. A Kenyan Shiraz that genuinely holds its own. Crack it open for nyama choma, a slow dinner, or a Tuesday that needs upgrading.
First sniff is all blackberry and ripe plum, with a twist of pepper and warm spice behind it. On the tongue it's juicy and generous, dark fruit up front, then those soft, well-knit tannins (that gentle dry grip on your gums) keeping it tidy. The finish is smooth and easy, no harsh edges. Comfortable rather than showy, which is exactly why it goes down so well.
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Where it's from
Leleshwa is made at Morendat Farm in Naivasha, up in the Great Rift Valley, by the Kenya Nut Company. The vineyard sits around 2,000 metres above sea level, right on the equator, on volcanic soil. Plenty of people said grapes simply wouldn't grow there. It started as a weekend hobby in the '90s and now turns out tens of thousands of bottles a year. The name comes from the leleshwa shrub that grows wild around the vines. So yes, this is the real thing: a proper wine, grown and bottled in Kenya.
Good to know
- What is the price of Leleshwa Shiraz 75cl?
Leleshwa Shiraz 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 Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Blackberry and ripe plum with a peppery, spicy edge. It's medium-to-full bodied, juicy, with soft well-integrated tannins and a smooth, easy finish.
- What is the ABV of Leleshwa Shiraz?
It's 13% ABV, a standard, comfortable strength for a red wine.
- How do I serve Leleshwa Shiraz?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled glass. If it's warm out, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first, and let it breathe for a quarter hour.
- What food pairs with Leleshwa Shiraz?
Made for the grill. Nyama choma, steak, lamb, beef stew, roast chicken or a good pizza all work beautifully.
- Where is Leleshwa Shiraz from?
It's grown and bottled in Kenya, at Morendat Farm in Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, by the Kenya Nut Company. The vines sit at roughly 2,000 metres on the equator.
- Is Leleshwa Shiraz a dry red?
Yes, it's a dry red. Lots of dark-fruit flavour but no real sweetness, with that gentle tannic grip you'd expect from a Shiraz.
Leleshwa Shiraz 75cl
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Leleshwa Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Leleshwa Shiraz 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.