Pour this cold and you get the best of two worlds. There's the zippy citrus-and-white-flower lift you want from a Sauvignon Blanc, but it doesn't slap you. A small splash of the juice spent three months in new French oak, so the sharp edges go soft and round instead. Translation: a white that's bright and easy to love, with a creamy bit of weight underneath. Perfect for a warm Nairobi evening when you want something white but not thin.
First sniff is all grapefruit and white flowers, with a little stone-fruit thing going on, think apricot and peach skin. On the tongue it's dry and juicy at the same time, citrus up front, then that oak softens the acidity so it feels rounder and fuller than most Sauvignon Blancs. It's the wine for someone who finds most Sauv Blanc a touch too sharp. Pure fruit, real character, finishes clean.
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This comes from Rutini Wines in Mendoza, Argentina, one of the country's most respected names. The winery goes back to an Italian immigrant, Felipe Rutini, who planted vines in the foothills of the Andes back in the 1880s. The grapes for this one grow high up on those mountain foothills, where cool air and big day-to-night temperature swings keep the fruit fresh and full of flavour. San Felipe is their classic, everyday line, and it punches well above its weight.
Good to know
- What is the price of San Felipe Oak Sauvignon Blanc 75cl. 2022?
San Felipe Oak Sauvignon Blanc 75cl. 2022 is KSh 1,699 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does San Felipe Sauvignon Blanc 75cl taste like?
Bright grapefruit and white flowers on the nose, with apricot and peach notes. It's dry and juicy, but a touch of French oak rounds off the usual Sauvignon Blanc sharpness, so it tastes softer and creamier than most.
- What is the ABV of San Felipe Sauvignon Blanc?
It's 14%, so a little fuller than your average light white. Worth a slower pour.
- How do I serve San Felipe Sauvignon Blanc?
Cold, around 8 to 10°C, in a standard white wine glass. About 30 minutes in the fridge or 15 in an ice bucket does the trick.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's lots of ripe fruit flavour, but no sugar sweetness to it.
- What food pairs with San Felipe Sauvignon Blanc?
Poultry, white meat, fish and prawns, and light cheeses. Kuku choma and a fresh salad is a winner.
- Where is San Felipe Sauvignon Blanc from?
Mendoza, Argentina. It's made by Rutini Wines from grapes grown high in the foothills of the Andes.
San Felipe Oak Sauvignon Blanc 75cl. 2022
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San Felipe Oak Sauvignon Blanc 75cl. 2022 price in Kenya
Buy San Felipe Oak Sauvignon Blanc 75cl. 2022 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,699. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.