Pour this and you get a big, warm hug of a red. Ripe blackcurrant and plum up front, smooth tannins that don't fight you, and a little cedar to keep it grown-up. It's the bottle you open on a Friday when the grill's going and nobody wants to overthink the wine. Dry, generous, easy to love. We'll have it at your door fast, any hour.
Stick your nose in and it's all dark fruit. Cassis (that's blackcurrant), juicy plum, a hint of blackberry, with a savoury edge of cedar and a touch of oak sitting behind it. On the palate it's full and round, the tannins (the grippy bit that dries your gums on a young red) are soft and polished here, so it goes down smooth. Finishes dry and a little spicy, nothing harsh.
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Where it's from
This comes from Van Loveren, a family farm in South Africa's Robertson Valley that the Retief family has run since 1937. Fun bit: it's named after Christina van Loveren, an ancestor who sailed to the Cape back in 1699, after the founder's wife talked him into ditching the old farm name. They didn't bottle under their own label until 1980, and today they're one of South Africa's biggest family-owned wineries. Warm Robertson days and cool river nights are exactly why their Cab gets so ripe and round.
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- What is the price of Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,699 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Full and smooth, packed with ripe blackcurrant and plum, with cedar and a touch of oak in the background. It's dry, with soft, polished tannins and a gently spicy finish.
- What is the ABV of Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's 13.5% alcohol by volume, pretty standard for a South African red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's loads of ripe fruit flavour, but no actual sweetness, so it reads as a proper dry red.
- How should I serve it?
Cool room temperature, about 16 to 18C. Open it 20 to 30 minutes before you drink, and pour it in a big glass to let the fruit show off.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, braised beef, roast chicken, a good burger, or sharp and blue cheeses all work brilliantly.
- Where is it from?
From Van Loveren Family Vineyards in the Robertson Valley, South Africa, run by the Retief family since 1937.
Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
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Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,699. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.