Love Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl
Big, dark and a little smoky, this is the red you grab when dinner involves fire and meat. Stormhoek's Shiraz pours deep ruby and tastes like ripe blackberry and plum with a twist of black pepper, all wrapped in soft oak. It's dry and full-bodied without being heavy or fussy. Pour it for nyama choma, a slow-cooked stew, or just a long night in good company.
First sniff is all ripe dark fruit: blackberry, black plum, a little cassis. Then the Shiraz personality kicks in with cracked black pepper and a whiff of spice, plus a gentle smoky note from the oak it rests on. On the palate it's smooth and full, with juicy fruit up front and soft, velvety tannins (that slightly grippy, mouth-drying feel) that keep it from being sweet. The touch of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend adds a bit of backbone and a darker, savoury edge. Dry finish, warm and a little spicy.
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Where it's from
Stormhoek comes out of Wellington in South Africa's Western Cape, one of the oldest corners of the Cape wine country. The brand was the work of Graham Knox, who flipped the usual playbook: instead of making wine then hunting for buyers, Stormhoek only made wine once it had someone to drink it. They bought into a little Wellington vineyard called Siyabonga for a home base but sourced the everyday wines from hand-picked growers' blocks nearby. Back in the mid-2000s Stormhoek became a bit of a legend for being one of the first wineries to win fans through wine blogs, long before that was a thing.
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- What is the price of Love Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl?
Love Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,959 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Ripe blackberry and plum with black pepper and a touch of smoky oak. It's dry and full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins and a warm, spicy finish.
- What is the ABV of Stormhoek Shiraz?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, which is on the fuller, warmer side for a red. Sip it with food and you'll feel it less.
- Is Stormhoek Shiraz sweet or dry?
Dry. It has loads of ripe fruit flavour, but there's no real sugar, so it finishes clean and savoury rather than sweet.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18 degrees. If your bottle is warm, chill it 15 minutes first, then let it breathe in the glass for ten before you dig in.
- What food pairs with Stormhoek Shiraz?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, lamb chops, beef stew, pepper steak or a sharp mature cheddar all work brilliantly.
- Where is Stormhoek Shiraz from?
Wellington, in the Western Cape of South Africa, one of the historic heartlands of Cape winemaking.
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Love Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Love Stormhoek Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,959. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
