Pour this and you get a big, friendly mouthful of dark fruit. Blackcurrant and ripe plum up front, a savoury edge underneath, tannins so smooth they basically wave you through. There's no heavy oak getting in the way, so it tastes like the fruit and nothing fussy. Grab it when there's red meat on the fire or a long evening that doesn't need to end early.
First sniff is dark and generous: blackcurrant, ripe plum, a little woodsmoke and earth. On the palate the Cabernet brings the backbone and that cassis depth while the Merlot rounds it all off, soft and plush. Our cellar crew get chocolate and coffee in there too, a savoury richness that fills the mouth. It's dry, full-bodied and the tannins are gentle, so the finish is rounded rather than grippy. Easy to love, no homework required.
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Opstal Estate sits at the head of the Slanghoek Valley in Breedekloof, tucked between the Slanghoek and Badsberg mountains in South Africa's Western Cape. The Sixpence name honours Daniel 'Sixpence' Smiles, the shepherd who herded sheep across this land back in the 1950s and 60s. When the grazing pasture became vineyards, the plots kept his nickname, and the whole Sixpence range is a tip of the hat to him and the farmworker families who built the place. Around 30 of those families still live on the estate today, three generations deep.
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- What is the price of Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlo 75cl?
Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlo 75cl is KSh 1,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 75cl taste like?
Full and savoury, leading with blackcurrant and ripe plum, plus a touch of smoke, chocolate and coffee. It's dry with smooth, gentle tannins and a rounded finish.
- What is the ABV of Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a South African red blend.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Bone dry. The dark fruit makes it taste generous and ripe, but there's no sugar sweetness to it.
- How should I serve it?
Cool-room temperature, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe for 20 to 30 minutes and the fruit really opens up.
- What food pairs with it?
Born for the grill. Think nyama choma, steak, beef or goat stew, burgers, or a sharp cheddar.
- Where is it from?
Opstal Estate in the Slanghoek Valley, part of the Breedekloof district in South Africa's Western Cape.
Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlo 75cl
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Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlo 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Opstal Sixpence Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlo 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.