Welmoed Merlot 75cl
Pour this and your shoulders drop. Welmoed Merlot is the soft, plummy red you want when the day's done and you just want something easy in the glass. Velvety, generous, a little juicy, with ripe dark fruit and a smooth finish that doesn't bite back. Grab it for a quiet Tuesday or a Friday spread of nyama choma. It plays nice either way.
First sniff and you get ripe plum and black cherry, with a quiet hint of vanilla sitting underneath like it's been near a bit of oak. On the tongue it's velvety and rounded, medium-bodied so it never feels heavy, the fruit doing most of the talking. The tannins (that grippy, drying bit that hugs your cheeks) are soft here, so it slips down smooth and finishes clean. Easy company, no homework required.
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Where it's from
Welmoed comes out of Stellenbosch, South Africa's famous wine country in the Western Cape. The farm name traces all the way back to 1690, making it one of the old guard of the Cape winelands, and the wine is part of Stellenbosch Vineyards' approachable Welmoed range. The name itself is the old Dutch for something like good cheer or contentment, which is exactly the brief this bottle delivers on.
Good to know
- What is the price of Welmoed Merlot 75cl?
Welmoed Merlot 75cl is KSh 1,679 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Welmoed Merlot 75cl taste like?
Velvety and medium-bodied, with ripe plum and black cherry up front and a subtle vanilla note underneath. Soft tannins and a smooth, clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Welmoed Merlot?
It's 13.5% alcohol, pretty standard for a South African red. A 750ml bottle pours about five to six glasses.
- How do I serve Welmoed Merlot?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C. If it's a warm day, give it 15 minutes in the fridge first, then pour into a big wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Welmoed Merlot?
It loves grilled and roasted meats, so nyama choma, beef or goat stew, lamb chops, pizza, creamy pasta, or a cheese board all work a treat.
- Where is Welmoed Merlot from?
Stellenbosch in South Africa's Western Cape, from Stellenbosch Vineyards. The farm's history goes back to 1690.
- Is Welmoed Merlot sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The fruit is so ripe and plummy it can read as soft and almost sweet, but there's no actual sugar sweetness to it.
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Welmoed Merlot 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Welmoed Merlot 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,679. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
