Pour this and you get a pale, pretty pink that drinks like a Nairobi sundowner in a glass. Think fresh raspberry and cherry with a little floral whisper, light on its feet and dangerously easy to keep pouring. It's a rosé made from Argentina's big-shot grape, Malbec, but bottled in its breeziest mood. Sunset on the balcony, a slow lunch, or a Friday that needs no excuse. Want it cold and at your door tonight? That's our job.
First sniff is all fresh red fruit. Raspberry and ripe cherry up front, a bit of strawberry, even a tart little gooseberry edge that keeps it honest. There's a soft floral thing going on too, a lilac kind of perfume that makes it feel gentle rather than sweet. On the palate it's dry, light and clean, with a lemony squeeze of citrus on the finish that leaves your mouth fresh and ready for the next sip. No oak, no heaviness, just bright fruit and a tidy snap of acidity.
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Where it's from
This comes from Rutini Wines, one of Argentina's old names, started back in 1885 by an Italian immigrant, Don Felipe Rutini, in Mendoza. The Trumpeter range takes its grapes from high-altitude vineyards up in the foothills of the Andes, where thin air and big day-to-night temperature swings push the fruit to ripen slow and keep its freshness. The rosé itself is made Provence-style, the pale-pink French method, so you get colour and perfume without the weight of a red. Malbec, but with the volume turned down and the charm turned up.
Good to know
- What is the price of Trumpeter Rose 75cl?
Trumpeter Rose 75cl is KSh 2,119 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Trumpeter Rosé 75cl taste like?
Dry and light, with fresh raspberry, cherry and a bit of strawberry, a soft lilac-like floral note, and a lemony citrus snap on the finish. Easy and fresh, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Trumpeter Rosé?
It's 12.3% ABV, which is on the lighter side for wine, so it suits long afternoons and slow evenings.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it well, around 8 to 10°C, and pour it into a white-wine glass. No ice in the glass and no mixers needed.
- What food pairs with Trumpeter Rosé?
Grilled fish and prawns, chicken nyama choma, fresh salads, sushi, charcuterie, and spicy wings all work beautifully.
- Where is it from and what grape is it?
It's from Rutini Wines in Mendoza, Argentina, and it's made from 100% Malbec in the pale Provence rosé style.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry rosé. There's ripe red fruit so it reads as fruity, but it finishes crisp and clean rather than sugary.
Trumpeter Rose 75cl
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Trumpeter Rose 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Trumpeter Rose 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,119. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.