Pour this cold and the first thing you get is sunshine in a glass. Ripe tropical fruit, a squeeze of citrus, then a soft creamy roundness that stops it being sharp. It's dry but generous, the kind of white that's easy to love and hard to overthink. Grilled fish on the table, a slow Friday, people you like. Sorted.
Stick your nose in and it's all pineapple, mango and a flash of lemon, with a quiet vanilla warmth sitting underneath. On the palate it's rounded and a little creamy (that's the lees and the light oak doing their thing), then a fresh citrus snap closes it out so it never feels heavy. Medium-bodied, properly dry, balanced enough to drink on its own or carry a plate of food. Friendly, not fussy.
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Where it's from
Tall Horse is South African, blended in the cellars of Wellington in the Western Cape by winemaker Jaco Potgieter, who hunts down grapes across the Cape's best patches, warm slopes and cool ocean-breeze pockets alike. The fun bit is the name. When giraffes first reached Paris from Africa in the 1820s, people had never seen anything like them and started calling them tall horses. The brand ran with it, giraffe on the label and all. A fruity little safari in a bottle, basically.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Tall Horse Chardonnay 75cl?
Tall Horse Chardonnay 75cl is KSh 1,469 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Tall Horse Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Tropical fruit like pineapple and mango, a fresh citrus lift, and a soft creamy vanilla note from light oak. It's dry, medium-bodied and balanced, easy to drink on its own or with food.
- What is the ABV of Tall Horse Chardonnay?
It's 13.5% alcohol, in a standard 750ml (75cl) bottle.
- Is Tall Horse Chardonnay sweet or dry?
Dry. There's loads of ripe fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no real sweetness on the finish.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, in a normal white wine glass. Drink it young while the fruit is bright.
- What pairs with Tall Horse Chardonnay?
Grilled fish, roast or choma chicken, creamy pastas, prawns and light salads. Anything fresh or a little creamy works.
- Where is Tall Horse Chardonnay from?
South Africa. The grapes are sourced across the Western Cape and the wine is blended and bottled in Wellington.
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Tall Horse Chardonnay 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Tall Horse Chardonnay 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,469. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.