Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)You want a red that just gets on with it. Pour this and you get dark berries, a savoury edge and tannins soft enough that nobody at the table pulls a face. It's a Cabernet that doesn't make you work for it. Late nyama choma run, a film, or a Tuesday that needs a little upgrade. This one shows up for all of them.
Nose first: blackcurrant, dark cherry and ripe plum, with a little spice and oak humming underneath. The sip is plush and juicy, all blackberry and cassis (that's the deep blackcurrant note Cab is famous for), wrapped in a savoury, almost meaty edge from three months on French oak. Tannins are soft, so it's smooth rather than grippy, and it's properly dry with a long, succulent finish. Full-bodied without being heavy.
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This comes out of South Africa's Western Cape, made by DGB in the wine town of Wellington. Tall Horse is the cheeky one of the cellar, all about being easier to drink than it is to pronounce, and yes, that's a giraffe on the label (a giraffe being, more or less, a very tall horse). The fruit is fermented on its skins for about a week, then rested on French oak staves for three months to round it out. It's also vegan-friendly, no animal products used in the fining.
Good to know
- What is the price of Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,459 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Juicy blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry with a savoury oak-spice edge and soft tannins. It's full-bodied, smooth and properly dry, with a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% ABV, which is pretty standard for a South African Cabernet.
- Is Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Dry. There's plenty of ripe dark-berry fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no sweetness to it.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16-18C, in a big glass. If it's warm, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first. No decanting needed, though a few minutes of air helps.
- What food pairs with Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon?
Grilled and roasted meat is the move. Think nyama choma, steak, beef stew, tomato-based pasta or a sharp hard cheese.
- Is Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon vegan?
Yes, it's vegan-friendly. No animal products are used in the making, including the fining.
- Where is Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon from?
South Africa's Western Cape, made by DGB in Wellington.
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Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Tall Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,459. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
