Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)Pour this and the room shifts a little. It's deep, dark-fruited and properly grown-up, the kind of red you open when the evening calls for something with a bit of swagger. Blackberry and plum up front, then a crack of black pepper and a savoury, smoky edge that keeps you coming back to the glass. Tannins are smooth, not scratchy, so it's a pleasure to drink, not a chore. Got a grill going? This was basically made for it.
First sniff is all dark fruit. Think blackberry, ripe plum, a little raspberry, with a floral lift and that classic Syrah twist of pepper and dried herbs. On the palate it's full and velvety, fruit packed but never jammy, finishing with a fine peppery grip and a savoury, almost smoky note that lingers. Dry, generous and 14%, so it carries real weight without turning heavy. Translation: rich and bold, but easy to love.
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Zevenwacht sits on the Stellenbosch wine route in South Africa, a 450-hectare estate cooled by sea breezes off two oceans, which is part of why the wines keep their freshness. The name comes from the old Dutch for "Seven Expectations," and the farm carries a 300-year history. The Johnson family took it over in 1992 and have been quietly building its reputation ever since. This Syrah is aged around 14 months with a touch of new oak, which is where that savoury, spicy backbone comes from.
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- What is the price of Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml?
Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml is KSh 3,659 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml taste like?
Dark fruit like blackberry and plum, a floral lift, and a signature crack of black pepper with a savoury, smoky edge. It's dry, full-bodied and velvety with smooth tannins.
- What is the ABV of Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019?
It's 14% ABV, so a fairly full, robust red. Pace yourself and enjoy.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. All that dark berry flavour is from ripe fruit, not sugar.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a large glass. Open it half an hour ahead to let it breathe.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves grilled and roasted meat. Nyama choma, lamb chops, beef short ribs or a peppery steak all sing with it.
- Where is it made?
At the Zevenwacht estate on the Stellenbosch wine route in South Africa, owned by the Johnson family since 1992.
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Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2019 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,659. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
