Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl
★★★★½ 4.7 (3 reviews)Pour this when you want red wine that hugs you back. Nederburg's Merlot is all plush dark fruit and soft edges, the kind of bottle you open on a regular Tuesday and somehow the evening gets better. No homework required, no swirling-and-frowning. Just plums, a little warmth, and a glass that goes down far too easily. We'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
First sniff is ripe plum and black cherry, with a quiet little note of vanilla and cocoa from its time in oak. On the palate it's smooth and rounded, more juicy than serious, with soft tannins (that's the grippy, drying feel) that stay gentle and never bite. There's real body here at 14%, so it feels warm and generous, finishing on dark fruit rather than anything sharp or sour. Easy company, basically.
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Where it's from
Nederburg is one of South Africa's most-loved wineries, sitting under the Drakenstein Mountains in Paarl in the Western Cape. The farm dates back to 1791, so they've had a couple of centuries to figure this out. The Merlot grapes ripen in that warm Cape sun, which is exactly why the wine comes out so plump and fruit-forward, then it rests a while against French and American oak to round off those soft, vanilla-edged tannins.
Good to know
- What is the price of Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl?
Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl is KSh 2,109 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl taste like?
Ripe plum and black cherry up front, smooth and rounded on the palate, with soft gentle tannins and a hint of vanilla and cocoa from oak. Juicy and easy rather than heavy or sharp.
- What is the ABV of Nederburg Merlot?
It's 14%, so it's got a warm, generous body. Pace yourself and have some water alongside.
- How do I serve Nederburg Merlot?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before pouring, since Nairobi room temperature is a bit too warm for red. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Nederburg Merlot?
It loves grilled and slow-cooked meat. Think nyama choma, beef stew, oxtail, a good burger, pizza, or hard cheeses.
- Where is Nederburg Merlot from?
From Nederburg winery in Paarl, in South Africa's Western Cape, a farm going back to 1791.
- Is Nederburg Merlot a dry or sweet wine?
It's a dry red. There's loads of ripe dark-fruit flavour, but very little actual sweetness, so it tastes fruity without being sugary.
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Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Nederburg Merlot 2018 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,109. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.