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.
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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.