Pour this cold and your glass basically lights up. Passion fruit, gooseberry, a squeeze of fresh lime, all wrapped in this zippy, mouth-watering freshness that makes you want the next sip before you've swallowed the first. It's bone-dry and seriously elegant, the kind of white that turns a regular Tuesday into something a bit better. Grilled fish on the balcony, sundowners that run late, or just you and a cold glass after a long day. Say the word and we'll have it at your door, any hour.
The nose pulls you in first: lime blossom, ripe guava, a hit of passion fruit and that classic Sauvignon gooseberry, with a little white pepper and quince keeping it interesting. Take a sip and it's all about that bright, juicy acidity. Crisp without being sharp, with a fine mineral streak that comes from vines sitting up above False Bay catching the sea breeze. Dry, clean, and it leaves your mouth fresh and asking for more. Smart wine that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Vergelegen is one of the Cape's grand old estates, sitting in Somerset West and dating all the way back to 1700. The name means "situated far away" in old Dutch, which it was, back then. These days it's a serious modern winery, and the Sauvignon vines grow on cool, breezy slopes overlooking False Bay. That ocean air keeps the grapes cool and slow-ripening, which is exactly where all that zingy freshness and salty mineral edge comes from. Hand-harvested, fermented parcel by parcel, minimal fuss.
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- What is the price of Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 75cl?
Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 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 Sauvignon Blanc 75cl taste like?
Bright and dry with passion fruit, gooseberry, guava and fresh lime, plus a hint of white pepper. Zesty, fresh acidity and a clean mineral finish. No sweetness at all.
- What is the ABV of Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc?
It's 14% ABV, so a touch fuller than your average Sauvignon, but it still drinks bright and fresh.
- How do I serve it?
Properly chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. Drink it on its own, no ice or mixer needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Brilliant with grilled fish, prawns, calamari, goat cheese, and anything with a bit of chilli and lime. It loves fresh, zesty food.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, from the Vergelegen estate in Somerset West near the coast at False Bay. A historic estate making very modern wine.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Bone-dry. All the fruit you smell is ripeness, not sugar, so it finishes crisp and clean.
Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
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Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 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.