Pour this when the food is serious and so is the company. It's a deep, properly grown-up Cabernet: blackcurrant, dark berries and a swirl of cedar and spice, with tannins that grip just enough to keep up with a charred steak. Israel's flagship red, dry and 14.5%, the kind of bottle that quietly makes the table go quiet. Nyama choma night or a long Friday dinner, this one earns its spot.
Nose first: ripe blackcurrant and dark plum, cassis, then cedar, a little bitter chocolate and a dusting of spice from the oak. On the palate it's full-bodied and concentrated, dark berry fruit wrapped in fine, structured tannins (that pleasant dry grip on your gums that makes you want the next bite of meat). There's polish here, not roughness, and a long finish that lingers with spice and a hint of black pepper. Give it a few minutes open and it really stretches out.
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This is the Yarden label from Golan Heights Winery, Israel's most awarded producer and the name that put the country's wine on the world map. The grapes grow high up on the Golan Heights, a cool, elevated plateau of rocky volcanic soil where vineyards climb to serious altitude. That cool-and-high combo lets Cabernet ripen slowly and hold its structure, which is exactly why this drinks so polished. It's aged 18 months in French oak (around 40% of the barrels new), and it's kosher.
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- What is the price of Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl?
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl is KSh 9,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl taste like?
Deep and dry, with concentrated blackcurrant and dark berry, cedar, spice and a touch of bitter chocolate. It's full-bodied with firm, structured tannins and a long, peppery finish.
- What is the ABV of Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
It's 14.5% ABV, so a fairly powerful red. Eat something with it and pace yourself.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Open it 20 to 30 minutes ahead or decant it so the fruit and oak can stretch out.
- What food pairs with Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon?
Grilled and braised red meat is the sweet spot: nyama choma, steak, lamb shanks, short ribs. Grilled portobello mushrooms work for a veggie match.
- Where is Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Israel, made by Golan Heights Winery from grapes grown high on the volcanic Golan Heights plateau.
- Is Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon kosher?
Yes, it's kosher. It's also dry, aged 18 months in French oak.
- Can I age this wine?
Absolutely. It drinks well now but has the structure to age and soften for several years, so feel free to lay a bottle down.
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
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Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 9,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.