-30%You want a red that just gets on with the good stuff. Pour this and you get a glass full of ripe berries and dark plum, soft and velvety, with tannins so smooth they barely tug. It's the bottle for a Friday nyama choma, a slow dinner, or a couch and a series. Says South Africa on the label, says "more please" by the second glass.
Stick your nose in and it's ripe red and dark berries, plum, a little spice and a whiff of oak. First sip leads with blackcurrant and juicy plum, then a soft layer of vanilla and a faint smokiness from the barrel. The texture is the best part: round, velvety, easy over the tongue. Tannins are there but well behaved, so it finishes long and warm without drying you out. Dry, not sweet, properly food-friendly.
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Where it's from
Rooiberg comes from the Robertson Wine Valley in South Africa's Western Cape, named for the Rooiberg Mountain that watches over the cellar. A bunch of neighbouring farmers banded together back in 1964 to start the winery, building their vineyards along three rivers that keep the dry valley watered. These days it's a serious operation with a green streak, and this Cab-Merlot blend is their easygoing crowd-pleaser.
Good to know
- What is the price of Rooiberg Cab Sav Merlot 750ml?
Rooiberg Cab Sav Merlot 750ml is KSh 1,249 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Rooiberg Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 750ml taste like?
Ripe blackcurrant and plum up front, with vanilla, a little spice and a touch of smoky oak. It's dry, smooth and velvety with gentle tannins and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Rooiberg Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, a standard, full-feeling red.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C. If it's warm out, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first, then pour into a big glass.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves this. Think nyama choma, steak, lamb stew, roast chicken or a sharp cheese.
- Where is it from?
The Robertson Wine Valley in South Africa's Western Cape, made by Rooiberg Winery near the Rooiberg Mountain.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. The fruit is ripe and generous, but there's barely any sugar, so it reads rich rather than sweet.
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Rooiberg Cab Sav Merlot 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Rooiberg Cab Sav Merlot 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,249. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.