Pour this cold and the whole room relaxes. Simonsig Chenin Blanc is that white you grab when you want easy joy without thinking too hard. White pear, ripe apple, a flash of tropical fruit, and just enough zip to keep your glass moving. Pull a bottle for a long Friday catch-up, a plate of grilled prawns, or a quiet pour on the balcony while Nairobi cools down. We deliver fast, so cold-and-ready is only a tap away.
First sniff and you get white pear and crisp green apple, then a hit of yellow peach and something tropical sneaking in behind it, think passion fruit and pineapple. There's a tiny touch of honey on the nose that makes it smell almost ripe and sunny. On the tongue it's got a gentle whisper of fruit-sweetness, but then bright lemony acidity swings in and tightens the whole thing up. The texture is rounder and creamier than you'd expect, so it coats your mouth before finishing clean and fresh. Soft, juicy, and properly moreish.
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This comes from Simonsig, a family estate in Stellenbosch run by the Malan family, now third generation in the cellar. Chenin Blanc was actually the very first wine Frans Malan bottled here back in 1968, so it's basically the house signature. They ferment it cool in stainless steel tanks, around 12 to 14C, which is the trick to keeping all that bright, fresh fruit intact. South Africa does Chenin better than just about anyone, and this is a textbook example of why.
Good to know
- What is the price of Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl?
Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl is KSh 2,199 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl taste like?
Fresh and fruity. Expect white pear, green apple and ripe peach with a tropical lift of passion fruit, a faint honey note, and bright zippy acidity. It's lightly off-dry but finishes clean and crisp.
- What is the ABV of Simonsig Chenin Blanc?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable standard for a South African white.
- How should I serve it?
Properly chilled, around 7 to 9C, in a regular white wine glass. No decanting needed. Drink it young while the fruit is at its freshest.
- What food pairs with Simonsig Chenin Blanc?
Seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta and spicy Thai or Indian dishes all work brilliantly thanks to its acidity. It's also great solo as an aperitif.
- Where is Simonsig Chenin Blanc from?
Stellenbosch, South Africa, made by the Malan family at the Simonsig estate. Chenin Blanc was the first wine they ever bottled, back in 1968.
- Is it oaked or sweet?
It's unoaked, so it's all about fresh fruit rather than vanilla or toast. There's just a touch of fruit-sweetness, but the lively acidity keeps it feeling crisp rather than sweet.
Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl
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Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Simonsig Chenin Blanc 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,199. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.