Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl
★★★ 3.0 (1 review)Pour this and you get a big mouthful of dark berries and ripe plum, with a little peppery kick on the way out. It's a red that hugs you. Cabernet hands it the backbone, Malbec brings the plush, juicy middle that makes the bottle disappear faster than you planned. Friday night with the grill going? This is the one to grab. We'll have it at your door before the coals are ready.
Deep ruby in the glass, almost purple at the centre. Stick your nose in and you get ripe blackberry, dark plum and a whiff of black pepper and spice, with a soft floral lift underneath from the Malbec. On the palate it's fruit-forward and properly juicy, blackcurrant and dark berry up front, that pepper running through the middle. The tannins (the bit that grips your gums) are firm but smooth, the acidity keeps it lively, and it finishes long and concentrated. Generous without being heavy.
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Where it's from
This comes from Mendoza, the high-altitude heart of Argentine wine country sitting in the foothills of the Andes. The vines here grow at serious elevation, no lower than around 650 metres, where hot sunny days and cold nights let the grapes ripen slow and pack in colour and flavour. Malbec is Argentina's signature grape and Mendoza is its home turf, so blending it with Cabernet here is a bit like cooking with the local catch. Playa del Sol means "beach of the sun", and that sunshine is exactly what's bottled up inside.
Good to know
- What is the price of Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl?
Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl is KSh 1,669 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl taste like?
Juicy and fruit-forward. Think ripe blackberry, dark plum and blackcurrant with a peppery, spicy kick, plus a soft floral note. Firm but smooth tannins and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, a comfortable middle for a full-bodied Argentine red.
- How do I serve it?
Cool room temperature, around 16 to 18 degrees. Chill it briefly if your place is warm, use a big glass, and let it breathe for 20 minutes for the fruit to open up.
- What food pairs with it?
It's made for grilled meat. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, rich pasta and aged cheese all sing alongside it.
- Where is it from?
Mendoza, Argentina, where the grapes grow high in the Andes foothills at over 650 metres.
- Is it a sweet or dry wine?
It's a dry red. The fruit is ripe and generous, which can read as a touch of sweetness, but there's no added sugar sweetness here.
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Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Playa Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,669. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
