The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl
Picture a Friday that needs zero effort. Pour this and you get a glass of ripe blackberry and plum with a little pepper buzz on the end, soft enough to drink on its own and bold enough to stand up to a plate of nyama choma. It's a South African Shiraz that doesn't make you work for it. Generous, smooth, a bit cheeky. Tap order, we bring it, you're sorted at any hour.
Deep ruby in the glass. Stick your nose in and it's all ripe blackberry and dark plum, with a quiet hint of spice sitting behind the fruit. First sip is smooth and rounded, dark fruit up front, then a gentle twist of black pepper that keeps it interesting. Tannins (the grippy bit that dries your gums) are soft here, so it glides rather than grips, and it signs off easy and mellow. Dry, but so fruit-loaded it can read almost juicy.
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Where it's from
This comes from Douglas Green, one of South Africa's long-running Western Cape names, under their breezy Beach House label. The whole range is built around that relaxed coastal, sun-going-down mood, hence the Sunset name. The grapes are Shiraz (same grape the French call Syrah) grown across the Western Cape, where the warm days pile on that ripe dark-fruit character you taste in the glass. Everyday wine done properly, no fuss, no airs.
Good to know
- What is the price of The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl?
The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Ripe blackberry and plum with a soft pepper kick. It's smooth and rounded with gentle tannins and an easy, mellow finish. Dry, but the fruit is so generous it almost drinks juicy.
- What is the ABV of The Beach House Sunset Shiraz?
It's 13.5% alcohol, pretty standard for a South African red, so a glass or two is comfortable company for dinner.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18C. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first, pour into a big-bowl glass, give it a swirl. No decanting required.
- What food pairs with The Beach House Sunset Shiraz?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, burgers, lamb chops, spiced sausages, or a mature cheddar board all work brilliantly.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's from the Western Cape of South Africa, made by Douglas Green under their Beach House label.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. There's loads of ripe dark fruit, which can trick you into thinking sweet, but there's no actual sugar sweetness to it.
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The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy The Beach House Sunset Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
