Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl.
Picture the coals glowing, the meat hitting the grill, and a glass of something dark and a little wild in your hand. That's where this wine lives. It's a Shiraz-led blend with real swagger: deep dark fruit, a peppery kick and a savoury, herby edge that makes it taste like Stellenbosch in a glass. Confident without being heavy-handed, smooth enough to sip, big enough to stand up to a proper feast. Order it, we'll get it to you fast, any hour.
First sniff and you get blackberry, cranberry and dark cherry, then a lift of cracked black pepper and savoury herbs (think the wild fynbos scrub that grows around the Cape). On the palate it's full and layered: ripe dark fruit up front, fine tannins that grip just enough, and a thread of spice running through. The oak is there but polite, adding structure and a touch of polish rather than shouting over the fruit. Dry, balanced, with a long peppery finish that keeps you coming back.
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This comes from Zevenwacht, a historic estate just outside Stellenbosch in South Africa's Western Cape. The name on the label isn't marketing fluff: back in the early 1900s, actual tin mines were worked on the estate grounds. The wine nods to that bit of rough-and-ready history while doing something elegant, blending Shiraz with Mourvèdre and a splash of Grenache in the southern-Rhône tradition the Cape has made its own.
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- What is the price of Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl.?
Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl. is KSh 2,929 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and dry, with blackberry, cranberry and dark cherry, savoury herbs and a peppery spice kick. Fine tannins and gentle oak give it structure and a long finish.
- What is the ABV of Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red?
It's 14% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- What grapes are in it?
It's a GSM-style blend, Shiraz (Syrah) led, with Mourvèdre and Grenache rounding it out. The same southern-Rhône trio that thrives in the Cape.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a large red wine glass. Drink it neat, and a 30 to 60 minute decant brings out even more if you have the time.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves grilled and roasted meat. Nyama choma, lamb, pepper steak, boerewors, or aged hard cheese all work a treat.
- Where is it made?
At Zevenwacht estate near Stellenbosch, South Africa, on land that was once home to working tin mines in the early 1900s.
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Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl. price in Kenya
Buy Zevenwacht The Tin Mine Red 2019 75cl. online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,929. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
