The Guv'nor VIP Red
You know that wine that just walks in and owns the room? This is it. Pour a glass and you get a wave of ripe black cherry, plum and a warm hit of vanilla, big and velvety and unapologetically bold. It's the bottle you want next to a smoky plate of nyama choma, or open just because it's Friday and you've earned it. Smooth enough to sip slow, gutsy enough to keep up with the loud table.
Stick your nose in and it's all dark hedgerow fruit and vanilla, sweet and inviting. First sip lands full and plush: black cherry, juicy red plum and blackberry, with a savoury edge of oak and a gentle dusting of spice underneath. The tannins (that grippy, mouth-drying bit in red wine) are soft and well-behaved here, so nothing scratches. It finishes long and warm, the kind of glass that makes you go 'oof, that's nice' and pour another.
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Where it's from
It comes from Spain, made by Félix Solís, one of the country's big winemaking families. The Guv'nor VIP is the premium step-up in the range, a Tempranillo blend pulled from three of northern Spain's most famous wine regions and rested for a few months in American and French oak, which is where that smooth vanilla note comes from. Tempranillo is basically Spain's hero red grape, and this is its bold, swaggering, dressed-up version.
Good to know
- What is the price of The Guv'nor VIP Red?
The Guv'nor VIP Red is KSh 2,989 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does The Guv'nor VIP Red 750ml taste like?
Full-bodied and rich, with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, soft oak, vanilla and a touch of mellow spice. The tannins are smooth, so it drinks easy for something this bold, and the finish is long and warm.
- What is the ABV of The Guv'nor VIP Red?
It's 14% ABV, which sits right in the sweet spot for a full-bodied Spanish red.
- How do I serve The Guv'nor VIP Red?
Lightly cool, around 14 to 16°C. Pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes first since room temperature here runs warm, then pour into a big glass and let it breathe for a few minutes.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves grilled and roasted meat. Think nyama choma, steak, burgers, rich stews and pilau, or aged cheese and cured meats if you're grazing.
- Where is The Guv'nor VIP Red from and what grape is it?
Spain. It's made by Félix Solís and led by Tempranillo, Spain's signature red grape, blended from three northern Spanish wine regions.
- Is The Guv'nor VIP the same as the standard Guv'nor red?
No, the VIP is the premium step-up. Same bold Guv'nor style, but a richer, more polished blend with oak ageing behind it.
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The Guv'nor VIP Red price in Kenya
Buy The Guv'nor VIP Red online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,989. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
