Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 75cl. 2020
You want a red that just gets on with it. No homework, no swirling-and-frowning. This is it. Robertson Winery's Ruby Cabernet is plush, fruit-forward and friendly, the kind of glass that makes a random Tuesday feel like a plan. Pour it next to nyama choma, put on something good, and let the night take care of itself.
First sniff and it's all ripe berries: think dark plum, juicy red cherry, a little blackberry jam. On the tongue it's medium-bodied and rounded, that fruit carrying right through with tannins so soft they barely whisper. Nothing grippy or drying, nothing that needs years in a cellar. Just smooth, generous, easy red wine that knows exactly what it's doing.
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This comes from Robertson Winery, sat just outside the town of Robertson in South Africa's Breede River Valley. The valley soils are unusually rich in lime and it barely rains there, around 280mm a year, which the vines seem to love. Fun bit: Ruby Cabernet itself is a made grape, bred in California by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon with hardy old Carignan, built for sunshine and easy ripeness. Robertson sources the fruit from a tight circle of grower families in the valley, then keeps the style soft and approachable from day one.
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- What is the price of Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 75cl. 2020?
Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 75cl. 2020 is KSh 1,609 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 2020 75cl taste like?
Smooth and fruit-forward. Ripe plum, red cherry and a touch of blackberry, medium-bodied with really soft tannins. Easy to drink, nothing harsh or drying.
- What is the ABV of Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet?
It's 13.5% alcohol, right in the comfortable zone for a dry red. This is the dry version, not the sweet Robertson red, so don't expect sugar.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, 16 to 18C. If it's a warm day, 20 minutes in the fridge does the trick. Standard red wine glass, no decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Robertson Ruby Cabernet?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, steak, lamb or beef stew, roast chicken, tomatoey pasta and pizza, even a cheese and salami board.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, specifically the Robertson area in the Breede River Valley, made by Robertson Winery from Ruby Cabernet grapes grown in the valley's lime-rich soils.
- Is Ruby Cabernet the same as Cabernet Sauvignon?
Not quite. Ruby Cabernet is its own grape, bred in California by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon with Carignan. It keeps some of that dark-berry Cab character but comes out softer and more approachable.
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Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 75cl. 2020 price in Kenya
Buy Robertson Winery Ruby Cabernet 75cl. 2020 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,609. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
