Pour this when you want a red that just gets on with it. Tall Horse Merlot is soft, juicy and round, all dark plum and black cherry with tannins so gentle they barely tap your tongue. No homework, no swirling and frowning. Good company, good food, late night, doesn't care. It just shows up and makes the evening better.
Deep ruby in the glass. Stick your nose in and you get ripe plum and a little warm spice. The first sip is the whole point: smooth and lush, packed with black cherry, mulberry and that jammy plum again, with a soft kiss of vanilla and oak underneath from its time in French barrels. The tannins (the grippy, mouth-drying bit) are dialled right down here, so it slides easy and finishes clean. Dry, not sweet, but the ripe fruit tricks you into thinking it's generous.
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Where it's from
This comes from Wellington in South Africa's Western Cape, prime red-grape country. The grapes are hand-picked, fermented on their skins, then rested on French oak before bottling, which is where that smooth, slightly vanilla edge comes from. And the name? Tall Horse was the nickname Parisians gave a giraffe that arrived in the 1820s as a royal gift, walked across France and drew crowds in the tens of thousands. The winery liked the idea of a little African surprise travelling the world. So here it is, in your glass.
Good to know
- What is the price of Tall Horse Merlot 75cl?
Tall Horse Merlot 75cl is KSh 1,439 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Tall Horse Merlot 75cl taste like?
Smooth and lush with ripe plum, black cherry and mulberry, a little spice on the nose and a touch of vanilla from oak. It's dry, with soft, easy tannins and a clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Tall Horse Merlot?
13.5%, which is right in the normal range for a South African red. One standard glass and you'll feel it gently.
- Is Tall Horse Merlot sweet or dry?
It's dry. The fruit is so ripe and juicy it can read as smooth and almost sweet, but there's no real sugar in it.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cooled, around 16 to 18C. If your room is hot, 20 minutes in the fridge sharpens it up. No decanting needed, just pour and go.
- What food pairs with Tall Horse Merlot?
It loves grilled and roasted meat. Nyama choma, lamb, pork chops, a burger or anything tomato-based and Italian all work a treat.
- Where is Tall Horse Merlot made?
In Wellington, in the Western Cape winelands of South Africa. The grapes are hand-harvested and the wine is rested on French oak before bottling.
Tall Horse Merlot 75cl
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Tall Horse Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Tall Horse Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,439. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.