Pop the cork and the whole room smells like rose petals and fresh lychee. This is Simonsig's Gewürztraminer (say it "guh-VERTS-truh-meener"), an aromatic off-dry white that tastes the way a perfume counter wishes it smelled. There's a whisper of sweetness, then a clean lift of acidity that keeps it lively instead of sticky. Order in something spicy, chill a bottle, and you've basically nailed the night.
The nose hits first and hits hard: rose petals, ripe lychee, a little Turkish delight, and a warm twist of ginger spice. On the palate it's full and flavourful, with a gentle sweetness wrapped around tangerine and that signature lychee. Fresh acidity slices right through, so the off-dry sweetness reads as juicy, not heavy. It finishes long and softly sweet, the kind of sip that makes you go for another straight away.
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Where it's from
This comes from Simonsig, the Malan family estate in Stellenbosch, on the slopes between the Simonsberg and Helderberg mountains. Cool detail: Simonsig was the very first cellar in South Africa to bottle a Gewürztraminer, with vines planted back in 1973. It's a famously tricky grape, low-yielding and fussy, which is why there's so little of it grown in the country. The Malans clearly have the knack for it.
Good to know
- What is the price of Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl?
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl is KSh 3,139 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl taste like?
Highly perfumed and aromatic, all rose petal, lychee, Turkish delight and ginger spice. It's full and flavourful with a gentle off-dry sweetness balanced by fresh acidity, so it's juicy rather than cloying.
- What is the ABV of Simonsig Gewürztraminer?
It's 13% ABV, a fairly standard strength for an aromatic white wine.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's off-dry, meaning just a touch of sweetness. The crisp acidity keeps it fresh and stops it feeling sugary.
- How should I serve it?
Properly chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. Drink it on its own, no ice or mixers, and let the aromatics open up before you sip.
- What food pairs with it?
It's a hero with spicy Asian food. Think Thai curry, chicken tikka, chilli prawns or a Cape Malay curry. The hint of sweetness tames the heat beautifully.
- Where is it from?
From Simonsig, the Malan family estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the first cellar in the country to release a Gewürztraminer.
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl
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Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Simonsig Gewürztraminer 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,139. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.