Valentine’s Day calls for nothing short of a dark, full-bodied and robust bottle of wine to help set the mood. Here are some sophisticated options for the most romantic day of the year!
Nederburg Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa
Ksh 2,275
- Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, chocolate and mocha.
- Palate: Ripe blackberry and currant, mocha and a hint of oak spices with firm, but supple tannins.
- Food pairing: Rosemary-infused lamb, petit poussin with thyme, sirloin or Chateaubriand.
Available from: The Wine Shop, Chandarana, Nakumatt, Vintage Cigars Ltd, Haven, Mega Wines and Spirits Ltd
Nederburg Manor House Shiraz
South Africa
Ksh 2,275
- Nose: Ripe berries enhanced by spicy notes of cinnamon and clove.
- Palate: Dense ripe black fruit and wood spice with a firm structure and a long finish.
- Food pairing: Steak au poivre, Boeuf Bourguignon, richly flavoured casseroles, grilled beef, roast lamb, venison, duck and quail.
Available: The Wine Shop, Chandarana, Nakumatt, Vintage Cigars Ltd, Haven, Mega Wines and Spirits Ltd
Catena Malbec
Argentina
Ksh 2,283
- Nose: Aromas of blackberries, violets, and vanilla
- Palate: Black and red fruit flavours alongside lavender, wood and minerals. Remarkable concentration and finely-grained tannins stand with great acidity.
- Food pairing: Braised lamb shanks, boneless club steak.
Available from WOW Beverages, Kileleshwa.
Alamos Malbec
Argentina
Price: Ksh 1,350
- Nose: Black cherry aromas with a light floral nose and a touch of toast.
- Palate: Concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit interwoven with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging.
- Food pairing: Beef burger, spicy chicken, mature cheese.
Available from WOW Beverages, Kileleshwa
Darling Cellars Shiraz
South Africa
Price: 1,620
- Nose: Spice, dark plums and bramble berries
- Palate: Flavours follow on the palate and combined with a fine tannin profile and integrated oaking give the wine great length
- Food pairing: A great match with most barbequed meat.
Available from MIA Wines & Spirits
Villiera Down To Earth Red
South Africa
Price: 1,260
- Nose: Cinnamon, clove and cassis
- Palate: An explosion of spice and dark berry flavours with a long, lingering finish.
- Food pairing: Goat’s-milk cheeses, biltong salad, bacon quiche, sausages, lamb stew, mushroom pate, salmon, spaghetti bolognaise and souvlaki.
Available from MIA Wines & Spirits
