Yummy Magazine Vol 10 - Wine Special | Page 48

WINE PICKS MID-RANGE If you have a little more change to spare and are looking to experiment with various wines so as to find a few favourites, give these a go. Happiness lies in one of these bottles. TORRES SAN VALENTIN PARELLADA Spain Ksh 1 190 WINEMASTER’S RESERVE RIESLING South Africa Ksh 1 200 56 HUNDRED CHENIN BLANC South Africa Ksh 1 350 Available from The Wine Gallery Available from Nederburg Available from Nederburg Nose: Fresh grapes and ripe bananas with hints of roses. Nose: Floral and fruity with pineapple and spicy notes. Nose: White peach, guava and apricots. Palate: Voluptuous and semi-sweet. Palate: Off-dry, crisp and fresh with hints of pineapple and lime flavours with a lively finish. Food pairing: Lightly flavoured seafood, fish in sweet sauces, desserts. 48. Food pairing: Seafood, spicy dishes, dishes with cream based sauces, or as an aperitif. Palate: Well-balanced with delicate layers of ripe fruit and a pleasant finish. Food pairing: Pork, chinese food, mild curries, liver and baked puddings. DARLING CELLARS BLACK GRANITE SHIRAZ South Africa Ksh 1 500 Available from MIA Wines Nose: Spice, dark plums and bramble berries. Palate: Fine tannin profile and integrated oaking giving it great length. Food pairing: Barbeques and hard cheeses. THE GRINDER SHIRAZ South Africa Ksh 1 625 MANDRAROSSA PINOT GRIGIO Italy Ksh 1 700 Available from MIA Wines Available from Out of Sicily Nose: Strong hints of cinnamon, violets and cherry. Nose: Intense citrus fruits and delicate notes of green apples. Palate: Tannic and smooth with a long, lingering aftertaste. Palate: Crisp, dry and fresh with a long finish. Food pairing: Filet mignon, beef or duck stews. Food pairing: Seafood salads, grilled green vegetables or as an aperitif.