Pour this and you get a wine that tastes like it's already been to a braai. Deep, dark and dry, with a chocolate-mocha thing running underneath ripe plum and red berry that makes it ridiculously easy to keep sipping. It's full and smooth, not heavy or harsh, so it works whether you're standing over the grill or sunk into the couch on a slow Nairobi night. Grab it when you want something that feels generous without trying too hard.
First sniff is all ripe dark fruit, plum and red cherry, with that signature Pinotage swirl of mocha and chocolate sitting behind it and a little curl of smoky spice. On the palate it's full and rounded, properly dry, with soft ripe tannins that grip just enough to keep things interesting and a warm, lingering finish. Think rich and smooth rather than sharp or jammy. At 14.2% it carries real weight, but it stays smooth the whole way down.
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Zonnebloem is one of South Africa's old, trusted wine names, with roots going back to a farm founded in 1692 near Paarl. This bottle is all Stellenbosch, the country's wine heartland, with fruit pulled from spots like Stellenbosch Kloof, Devon Valley and Somerset West, hand-harvested and aged in oak. The grape itself is a proudly local story: Pinotage was bred in South Africa in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsaut, so this is about as homegrown as a red wine gets. It's the variety the country basically invented, done by a winery that's been at it for generations.
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- What is the price of Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl?
Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl is KSh 2,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl taste like?
Deep and dry, with ripe dark plum and red berry, a signature mocha-chocolate note and a hint of smoky spice. It's full-bodied and smooth with soft, ripe tannins and a warm finish.
- What is the ABV of Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018?
It's 14.2% ABV, so it's a fuller, warmer red. Good to keep in mind if you're pacing yourself over dinner.
- Is Zonnebloem Pinotage sweet or dry?
It's a dry red. You get loads of ripe fruit flavour, but there's no real sugar sweetness, just that rich mocha-and-plum character.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. If your room is warm, chill the bottle for 20 minutes first, and let it breathe for half an hour before pouring.
- What food pairs with Zonnebloem Pinotage?
Grilled and roasted red meat, nyama choma, game, slow-cooked stews and mature cheese. It even handles dark chocolate dessert thanks to its mocha streak.
- Where is it from and what grape is it?
It's a single-variety Pinotage from Stellenbosch, South Africa, made by Zonnebloem. Pinotage is a South African grape, a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut bred there in 1925.
Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl
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Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Zonnebloem Pinotage 2018 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.