Versus Red Dry is a South African red wine sold in the Kenyan market. It typically carries ~13% alcohol by volume. The wine is positioned as accessible, suitable for casual drinking, meals like pizza or pasta, or barbecues. Its flavour profile includes ripe fruit and subtle complementary notes like chocolate and coffee in some variants. The style leans toward being fruit-forward rather than heavily tannic or complex.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Deep ruby red, with solid colour and good clarity.
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Aroma: Dark berries (plum, black cherry), maybe some chocolate and coffee undertones, mild oak spice.
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Palate: Medium-bodied; fruit-driven with ripe berry flavours, soft tannins; oak/spice background adds texture without dominating.
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Finish: Clean and moderate; lingering fruit with gentle spice/coffee-oak notes. Not overly long, pleasant.
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ABV: Approximately 13%
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve at 16-18 °C (slightly below room temperature) to allow fruit and spice notes to come through.
- Great with casual red-meat dishes: grilled steaks, burgers, BBQ, tomato-based pastas.
- Also pairs well with pizza, pasta with meat sauce, or mild cheeses.
- Suitable for casual, everyday drinking—no need to decant or wait long.