Pour this and you get ripe dark fruit, a soft squeeze of tannin and a finish that doesn't fight you. Mara Nyekundu ("nyekundu" is Swahili for red, in case anyone asks) is a dry South African Cab-Merlot that loves a fire and a plate of meat. It's the bottle you reach for when the grill's hot, the playlist's good and nobody wants a lecture about terroir. Easy company, properly tasty, and we'll have it at your door fast.
First sniff is plump and friendly: plums, blackcurrant and a little vanilla sweetness from the oak, like jammy dark fruit with a soft edge. On the palate it's full and rounded, dry but never harsh, with smooth tannins that grip just enough to keep things interesting. The Cabernet brings the backbone and the blackcurrant, the Merlot smooths it all into something plush. It finishes warm and fruity, the kind of glass that makes the next pour feel inevitable.
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The wine itself is South African, grown and bottled in the Cape around Franschhoek where Cabernet and Merlot do their best work. But the Mara story crosses the border. Each bottle wears a beaded amulet on its neck, hand-strung by Kenyan women who gather to make them, and a share of every sale goes back to support their income and independence. So it's a Cape red with a Kenyan heartbeat. Made in Africa, by Africans, with a little something extra wrapped around the neck.
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- What is the price of Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl?
Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl is KSh 1,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl taste like?
Ripe and rounded. Think plums, blackcurrant and a touch of vanilla, full-bodied with smooth, dry tannins and a warm fruity finish.
- What is the ABV of Mara Nyekundu?
It sits at 13% alcohol by volume, a comfortable strength for a dry red.
- How do I serve Mara Nyekundu?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big red wine glass. If it's been sitting in the heat, a quick 15 minutes in the fridge sorts it out.
- What food pairs with Mara Nyekundu?
It's made for grilled meat. Nyama choma, steak, roast lamb, goat curry, even a sharp aged cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is Mara Nyekundu from?
The wine is made in South Africa, around Franschhoek in the Cape. The hand-beaded amulet on the bottle is made by Kenyan women, with proceeds supporting their income.
- Is Mara Nyekundu sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's lots of ripe dark fruit so it can feel generous and fruity, but there's no real sweetness on the finish.
- What grapes are in Mara Nyekundu?
It's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Cab brings structure and blackcurrant, the Merlot adds the plush, smooth side.
Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl
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Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Mara Nyekundu 2020 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.