-9%Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 75cl. 2018
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews)Save KSh 370 · 9% off
This is the white you open when you want to feel a little fancy without trying too hard. Pour it cold and you get citrus and white flowers up front, then it turns rich and creamy from its time in oak barrels, finishing long and dry. It's elegant but with real weight behind it, the kind of glass that makes grilled fish or a quiet Friday feel like an occasion. Got a late craving? We'll have it at your door, any hour.
First sniff is all lemon and lime zest with a little white-flower lift, then honey and a warm hint of spice. On the palate it's where this wine flexes. Because it was fermented in oak barrels and stirred on its lees, you get a creamy, almost custardy texture wrapped around bright, mouth-watering acidity. It's dry, focused and finishes long, so the last sip lingers. Smart and grown-up, never heavy.
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Where it's from
Vergelegen sits in Somerset West, in South Africa's Cape Winelands, and it's properly old. The estate was planted back in 1700, and Sémillon was reportedly the most planted grape on the farm in those early days. So this isn't a trend wine, it's a grape with deep roots here. The Reserve bottling is the estate showing off: whole-bunch pressed, fermented and aged nine months in French oak barrels. Old place, serious wine.
Good to know
- What is the price of Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 75cl. 2018?
Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 75cl. 2018 is KSh 3,629 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 2018 75cl taste like?
Citrus and white flowers on the nose with honey and spice, then a creamy, oak-influenced texture balanced by crisp, fresh acidity. It's dry, layered and finishes long.
- What is the ABV of Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 2018?
It's 14.5%, so it's got a bit of weight to it. Sip it rather than gulp.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The honey notes are an aroma thing, not sugar. It tastes fresh and focused, not sweet.
- How do I serve it?
Chill to about 8 to 10°C and pour into a white-wine glass. Let it warm up slightly so the oak and honey come through. No ice, no mixer.
- What pairs with it?
Anything off the grill from the sea, seared tuna, prawns, creamy risotto, Thai green curry, roast chicken, or soft cheeses like brie and goat's cheese.
- Where is it from and what makes it special?
From the historic Vergelegen estate in Somerset West, South Africa, planted in 1700. The Reserve is barrel-fermented and aged nine months in French oak, which gives it that rich, creamy depth.
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Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 75cl. 2018 price in Kenya
Buy Vergelegen Reserve Semillon 75cl. 2018 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,629. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
