Pour this and you get a big, friendly mouthful of dark fruit. Ripe plum and blackberry, a little vanilla, soft enough that nobody at the table makes a face. It's the bottle you grab when there's nyama choma on the grill or you just want something that drinks easy without thinking too hard. Full-bodied but smooth, and from Mendoza, the Argentine Malbec heartland. We'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Deep ruby in the glass, almost inky. The nose is all ripe plums and blackberries, with a quiet hint of vanilla and a whiff of tobacco hiding behind it. On the palate it's full and round, generous dark fruit up front, tannins so soft they barely register (that's the grippy, drying bit in big reds, and here it's gentle). It finishes balanced and smooth, nothing sharp or jagged. An honest, crowd-pleasing Malbec that just wants you to enjoy it.
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Where it's from
Playa Del Sol comes from Mendoza, the high desert sitting at the foot of the Andes that has basically become the home of Argentine Malbec. Up there the days are blazing sunny and the nights drop cold thanks to the altitude. That swing is the trick: it lets the grapes ripen fully for all that plush dark fruit while keeping the wine fresh and balanced. Malbec actually started life in France, but Argentina took it in and made it world-famous. This is an easygoing, everyday take on that story.
Good to know
- What is the price of Playa Del Sol Malbec 75cl?
Playa Del Sol Malbec 75cl is KSh 1,629 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Playa Del Sol Malbec 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and smooth, with ripe plum and blackberry, a hint of vanilla and tobacco, and soft tannins. It finishes balanced and easy, no sharp edges.
- What is the ABV of Playa Del Sol Malbec?
It's 13% ABV, a standard, sociable strength for a red wine.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly below room temp, around 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled glass. If it's warm out, give it twenty minutes in the fridge first.
- What food pairs with Playa Del Sol Malbec?
Red meat is its best mate. Think nyama choma, grilled steak, hearty stews, or aged cheese. A bit of dark chocolate works too.
- Where is Playa Del Sol Malbec from?
Mendoza, Argentina, the country's famous Malbec region sitting at the foot of the Andes.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The ripe dark fruit can read as a touch of sweetness, but there's no actual sugar to speak of.
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Playa Del Sol Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Playa Del Sol Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,629. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.