Picture the moment after dinner when you want something sweet but can't be bothered with actual dessert. This is that, in a glass. Van Loveren Red Muscadel pours a deep ruby and drinks like liquid raisins and red berries, rich and silky and properly sweet. It's fortified, so at 16% it carries a gentle warmth that makes it feel like a treat. Pour a small one, chill it down, and let it close out the night. We'll have it at your door fast, even when it's late.
Big, lush and unapologetically sweet. The nose is all musky Muscat grape, ripe red berries and a little whisper of spice. On the palate you get sun-dried fruit and raisins, a flash of Turkish delight and raspberry, and a thread of honey running underneath. There's just enough acidity to stop it feeling cloying, and the finish is velvety and goes on and on. A little goes a long way, which is exactly the point.
The details
Pairs well with
Where it's from
This comes from Van Loveren, a family cellar in the Robertson Valley in South Africa's Western Cape, run by the Retief family for generations. Robertson is hot, lime-rich country that's ideal for ripe, sweet grapes, and this one is made from Muscadel (the Muscat de Frontignan grape), fortified to lock in all that natural sweetness. Van Loveren built its name on approachable, honest South African wines, and this is a textbook example.
Good to know
- What is the price of Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml?
Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml taste like?
Rich, silky and very sweet. Think raisins, ripe red berries, musky Muscat grape, a touch of Turkish delight and honey, with a long velvety finish. It's a dessert wine, so sweetness is the whole idea.
- What is the ABV of Van Loveren Red Muscadel?
It's 16% ABV. That extra strength comes from it being fortified, which is also what keeps it so sweet and rich.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to around 8 to 12 degrees and pour small measures into a wine glass. Drink it on its own after dinner, or over ice as a sweet aperitif on a hot day.
- What pairs with Van Loveren Red Muscadel?
Desserts and rich, salty cheeses. Dark chocolate, malva pudding, caramel, figs and dates all work, or just pour it over vanilla ice cream.
- Where is it from?
From the Van Loveren family cellar in the Robertson Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. It's made and run by the Retief family.
- Is it a red wine or a dessert wine?
Both, in a way. It's a red, fortified dessert wine made from the Muscadel grape, so it's sweet and best enjoyed in small pours rather than with your main meal.
Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml
Customer reviews
Loading reviews…
Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Van Loveren Red Muscadel 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.