Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl. 2021
Pop the cork on this one and your whole table leans in. It's loud in the best way: rose petals, litchi, ripe peach, the kind of perfume that smells almost sweet but lands fresh and just off-dry on the tongue. Grab it when there's something spicy on the menu, or when you just want a white that's a bit more fun than the usual. It's the bottle that gets people who 'don't really drink white wine' to ask for a top-up.
The nose hits first and it hits hard: rose petal, litchi and a little Turkish-delight sweetness, with juicy tangerine and yellow peach behind it. That's the Muscat and Gewürztraminer showing off. Take a sip and it's softer than it smells, gently off-dry rather than sweet, with the Viognier giving it a round, peachy body so it never feels sugary or heavy. There's just enough freshness to keep it lively. Loads of flavour, easy to love, zero homework required.
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This comes off Zevenwacht, a family-run estate on the Stellenbosch wine route in South Africa. The name roughly means 'Seven Expectations', and the farm's history goes all the way back to a 1688 land grant to a woman named Catharina Ras, which is a pretty good story for a bottle this easygoing. The 7even range is their everyday line: proper wines made to actually drink, not to lock in a cellar. Bouquet Blanc is the perfumed white of the bunch.
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- What is the price of Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl. 2021?
Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl. 2021 is KSh 2,089 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl taste like?
Super aromatic. Think rose petal, litchi, Turkish delight, tangerine and yellow peach on the nose, then a soft, just off-dry palate that's juicy and peachy without being sweet or heavy.
- What is the ABV of Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc?
It's 13.5% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's off-dry. It smells sweet thanks to the Muscat and Gewürztraminer, but on the tongue it's only gently sweet with enough freshness to keep it balanced.
- How do I serve it?
Properly chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a standard white-wine glass. No ice or mixers needed. Keep it cold and it stays at its best.
- What pairs with it?
It loves a bit of spice. Light curries, Thai and Vietnamese dishes, Moroccan tagines, sweet-chilli prawns. The off-dry sweetness tames the heat beautifully.
- What grapes is it made from?
A blend of Viognier, Muscat de Frontignan and Gewürztraminer, three of the most perfumed white grapes around, which is exactly why it smells the way it does.
- Where is it from?
The Zevenwacht estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, made as part of their easy-drinking 7even range.
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Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl. 2021 price in Kenya
Buy Zevenwacht 7even Bouquet Blanc 75cl. 2021 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,089. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.