Pour this when dinner deserves a proper red. It's deep, dark and grown-up, the kind of glass that goes quiet on the first sip and then keeps talking. Cassis and black cherry up front, a whisper of cedar and spice behind, and tannins smooth enough that you don't need a steak to justify it (though one helps). Cab Sauv brings the backbone, Merlot rounds the edges, and the whole thing just feels expensive in the best way. Nyama choma night just got serious.
Nose first: ripe blackcurrant and dark plum, a little pencil-shaving cedar and sweet spice from the oak. On the palate it's full but never heavy, layered with black cherry, cassis and a savoury edge that keeps it interesting. The tannins are firm but polished, the kind that grip gently and then let go, finishing long and dry with a touch of toasty oak. Dry, not sweet, with enough structure to stand up to red meat.
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Vergelegen sits in Somerset West, just inland from the sea near Cape Town, on an estate that's been making wine since the early 1700s. The sea breeze keeps the vineyards cooler than the Stellenbosch sites further north, so the fruit ripens slow and late on granite and shale soils. Grapes are hand-picked and cold-sorted before they ever see a tank. Three centuries of know-how, basically, poured into one very polished bottle.
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- What is the price of Vergelegen Cab Sau Mer 75cl?
Vergelegen Cab Sau Mer 75cl is KSh 2,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 75cl taste like?
Dark and dry, with cassis, blackcurrant and black cherry, a cedar-and-spice oak edge, and smooth, structured tannins. Full-bodied but elegant, with a long savoury finish.
- What is the ABV of Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot?
It's 14% ABV, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. There's ripe dark fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no sweetness, just savoury structure.
- How should I serve it?
Cool-room, 16 to 18C, in a big glass. Let it breathe 20 to 30 minutes or decant it. A short chill helps on a hot day.
- What pairs with it?
Red meat is the sweet spot: nyama choma, lamb chops, steak, beef stews. Aged cheddar and rich pasta work too.
- Where is it from?
Vergelegen estate in Somerset West, South Africa, near the coast outside Cape Town. The estate has been making wine since the early 1700s.
Vergelegen Cab Sau Mer 75cl
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Vergelegen Cab Sau Mer 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Vergelegen Cab Sau Mer 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.