Zonnebloem Laureat 2016 75cl
Pour this and the room slows down a notch. Zonnebloem Lauréat is a deep, plush South African red that tastes like blackcurrant jam wrapped in warm cedar and a little spice. It's the flagship of one of the Cape's oldest wine houses, so it drinks well above its weight. Got a slab of nyama choma, a slow Friday, or people you actually like coming over? This is the bottle to open. We'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Dark and generous. You'll smell ripe plum, blackcurrant and dark berries first, then a waft of cedar, sweet spice and a little black pepper from the oak. On the palate it's full-bodied and properly smooth, all that black fruit folding into hints of dark chocolate and cedar wood. The tannins (that gentle grip on your gums) are firm but ripe, never harsh, and it finishes long. Dry, not sweet, just rich enough to feel like a treat.
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Zonnebloem is one of South Africa's grand old wine names, dating back to the 1890s, and Lauréat (French for 'prize-winner') is its flagship red. The fruit comes from prime Stellenbosch pockets like Jonkershoek, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch Kloof and Helderberg, where cool maritime breezes off the Atlantic keep the grapes balanced. Each grape variety is fermented separately, then matured around 14 months in oak before the best barrels are blended together. Classic Bordeaux thinking, done with Cape sunshine.
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- What is the price of Zonnebloem Laureat 2016 75cl?
Zonnebloem Laureat 2016 75cl is KSh 3,499 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zonnebloem Lauréat 2016 75cl taste like?
Deep and full-bodied, with blackcurrant, ripe plum and dark berry, then cedar, sweet spice and a touch of dark chocolate. It's dry, smooth, firmly structured and finishes long.
- What is the ABV of Zonnebloem Lauréat?
It's 14% ABV, so a proper full-bodied red. One generous glass goes a long way.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's a Bordeaux-style blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the flagship red of the Zonnebloem range from Stellenbosch.
- How should I serve it?
Cool room temperature, around 16 to 18°C, in a big glass. Open or decant it 20 to 30 minutes ahead to let the fruit and cedar open up.
- What food pairs with Zonnebloem Lauréat?
Anything rich and savoury. Nyama choma, beef or lamb roasts, hearty stews, curries and mature cheeses all sing with it.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. The fruit is ripe and generous so it feels rich, but there's no real sugar on the finish.
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Zonnebloem Laureat 2016 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Zonnebloem Laureat 2016 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,499. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
