Undurraga Cab Sauv 75cl
You want a red that just gets on with it , no homework required. This is that bottle. Undurraga's U Cabernet is soft, juicy and friendly, with ripe red fruit and a little sweet vanilla hum that makes it go down far too easily. Pour it on a Tuesday, pour it for the nyama choma on Friday. It plays both.
Pop it and you get intense ruby in the glass and a nose of red berries with a soft vanilla note sitting behind. On the palate it's smooth and dry (not sweet, just ripe-fruited), with plum and dark cherry, a hint of toast, and gentle tannins that grip your cheeks just enough without drying you out. There's a splash of Syrah blended in, which rounds the edges and gives it that easy, plush feel. Medium-bodied, clean finish, nothing to overthink.
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Where it's from
This comes from Viña Undurraga, one of Chile's old guard, founded back in 1885 just outside Santiago in the Maipo area. Fun nugget: they were the first Chilean winery to ship wine to the United States, way back in 1903, so they've had a long time to get the everyday reds right. The grapes here are pulled from Chile's Central Valley, the sunny stretch that makes Chilean Cabernet so reliably ripe and easygoing.
Good to know
- What is the price of Undurraga Cab Sauv 75cl?
Undurraga Cab Sauv 75cl is KSh 1,619 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Undurraga Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Soft and juicy with ripe red fruit, plum and cherry, and a gentle vanilla note. It's dry, medium-bodied, with light tannins and a clean finish. Very easy to drink.
- What is the ABV of Undurraga Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable everyday strength for a red.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big wine glass. If it's a warm day, 20 minutes in the fridge first does the trick. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, lamb chops, tomato pasta or pizza, and sharp cheeses all work a treat.
- Where is it from?
Chile. It's made by Viña Undurraga from grapes in Chile's Central Valley, from a winery that's been going since 1885.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. The fruit is ripe so it tastes generous, but there's no actual sweetness. The vanilla note comes from the winemaking, not sugar.
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Undurraga Cab Sauv 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Undurraga Cab Sauv 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,619. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
