You want something with shoulders tonight. This is it. A deep, dark Stellenbosch Cabernet that smells of blackcurrant and a cigar box, drinks rich and grippy, and lingers long after the glass is empty. Pour it next to a plate of nyama choma and watch the two of them get on like old friends. It's dry, it's serious, and it does not need an occasion. A Tuesday counts.
First whiff is all ripe dark fruit: cassis (think cordial-thick blackcurrant), black cherry and a hint of that spiced fruitcake everyone hides from at Christmas. Underneath, the French oak does its quiet work, lending cedar, a little toast and the sandalwood-and-cigar-box thing good Cab does so well. On the palate it's full and juicy, with tannins that grip the sides of your mouth without drying you out, a flash of raspberry freshness to keep it lively, and a finish that just keeps going. Dry, structured, properly grown-up.
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Where it's from
Stellenbosch is South Africa's Cabernet heartland, the gorgeous wine town behind Cape Town, and this range is named after its landmark old buildings. The Cabernet honours the Ou Hoofgebou, the Old Main Building of Stellenbosch University, a stately campus icon that's now home to the Law Faculty. The grapes come from several sites across the Stellenbosch hills, each adding its own twist, then the wine spends about 12 months in seasoned French oak to round it off. The range has been doing this since 2005, so they've had plenty of practice.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl?
Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl is KSh 4,749 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl taste like?
Deep and dry, with ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and spiced fruitcake on the nose, then cedar and cigar-box oak. Full-bodied with grippy-but-fine tannins and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of this wine?
It's 14% ABV, which is typical for a ripe, full-bodied Stellenbosch Cabernet.
- How should I serve it?
Cool-ish at 16-18°C in a big-bowled glass. Let it breathe 15-20 minutes (or decant) so the tannins relax and the fruit opens up. No ice, no mixer.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything grilled and meaty. Nyama choma, steak, lamb, oxtail stew or aged hard cheese all love this much tannin and dark fruit.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's loads of ripe dark-fruit flavour, but no residual sugar sweetness to it.
- Where is it from?
Stellenbosch, South Africa, the country's top Cabernet region. This bottle is named after the Ou Hoofgebou, an historic Stellenbosch University building, and is matured around 12 months in French oak.
Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
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Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Stellenbosch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,749. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.