Pop this when you want a red that hugs you back. Secret Safari Cherry Red is soft, juicy and just sweet enough, all ripe cherry and plum with a little spice hum underneath. No homework, no swirling-and-staring. Give it a slight chill, pour, and let it carry a Friday night or a slow Sunday. It's the bottle you reach for when someone says "nothing too dry, please".
First sniff is straight-up ripe cherry, the kind that's almost jammy, with plum and a few red berries tagging along. There's a faint spice waft behind the fruit, nothing that bites. On the tongue it's smooth and round, the sweetness sitting comfortably without going syrupy, and it finishes clean and fruity so you want the next sip. Tannins are gentle and the whole thing is easy company. Think dessert's cooler cousin, not a serious sit-down red.
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This is a Bruce Jack label out of South Africa. Bruce is one of the country's better-known winemakers, and the Secret Safari range is his fun, fruit-forward, easy-going line built for everyday drinking rather than the cellar. The whole idea is approachable wine that celebrates African flavour without the fuss. The cherry red is the crowd-pleaser of the bunch, made to be opened young and enjoyed now, though it'll happily hold for a couple of years if you forget about a bottle.
Good to know
- What is the price of Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml?
Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml is KSh 1,459 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml taste like?
Ripe cherry and plum with a little red berry and a soft spice note. It's smooth, juicy and gently sweet, with light tannins and a clean fruity finish. Sweet but not sticky.
- What is the ABV of Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Semi-sweet. There's real sweetness on the palate, but it stays balanced and refreshing rather than dessert-level sugary.
- How should I serve it?
Give it a light chill, around 14 to 16°C, so pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Pour into a normal red wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves smoky grilled meat, so nyama choma, barbecue ribs, a meaty pizza or spicy wings all work. It can even handle a fruity dessert or some dark chocolate.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
South Africa. It's part of the Secret Safari range from well-known winemaker Bruce Jack, his easy-drinking, fruit-forward everyday line.
Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml
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Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Secret Safari Cherry Red Semi Sweet 2022 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,459. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.