Picture a glass the colour of a Nairobi sunset, all bright pink, smelling like someone just crushed a punnet of strawberries next to you. That's Simonsig Rosé. It's dry, not sweet, so it goes down clean and leaves you reaching for the next sip. Pour it cold on a hot evening, line up the nyama choma, and watch the bottle disappear faster than you planned.
First hit is all red fruit: ripe strawberry and raspberry, a little melon, a soft floral lift like rose petals in the background. Take a sip and it stays fruity but never sugary, with a fresh zing of acidity keeping everything tight and lively. It finishes clean and dry, the kind of mouthwatering that makes you want another go. Easy to love, harder to put down.
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Where it's from
This comes from Simonsig, a family winery in Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa's wine country. The Malan family have been farming these slopes for generations and they're a properly big deal back home, the first South African producer to make a bottle-fermented sparkling wine in the Cap Classique style. The rosé leans on Pinotage, South Africa's own homegrown grape, which gives all that juicy red-berry character. Good pedigree, no fuss.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Simonsig Rose 75cl?
Simonsig Rose 75cl is KSh 2,099 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Simonsig Rosé 75cl taste like?
Dry and fresh, packed with strawberry and raspberry, a touch of melon and a soft floral note. Fruity but not sweet, with a zingy acidity and a clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Simonsig Rosé?
It's 13% alcohol, sitting right in the easy-going middle for a rosé.
- Is Simonsig Rosé sweet or dry?
It's a dry rosé. You get loads of ripe fruit on the nose and palate, but it finishes crisp and clean rather than sugary.
- How should I serve it?
Serve it well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, in a white wine glass. Skip the ice in the glass so you don't dilute it.
- What food pairs with Simonsig Rosé?
Grilled seafood, spicy chicken, fresh salads, light pasta, or picnic snacks. It's also happy on its own as a sundowner.
- Where is Simonsig Rosé from?
From the Simonsig family winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa, made primarily from Pinotage, the country's signature grape.
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Simonsig Rose 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Simonsig Rose 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,099. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.