EDITORIAL
WINE
NOT?
Given the abundance of sophisticated palates here in Nairobi, it was only
a matter of time before Yummy pulled out all the stops on a dedicated wine issue.
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f you’re anything like us and find
yourself beaming at the very
thought of a perfectly chilled
Chablis, or like to fantasise about
the perfect red wine and steak
pairing, then you’ll definitely want to
read on.
This month we pulled together
a team of incredibly passionate
and informed wine experts to give
you the low down on all things
vino. Buying affordable yet socially
acceptable wine is probably the
biggest pain for most of us. With
little guidance we often brave the
supermarket aisles and stand there
looking both overwhelmed and
thirsty! We therefore called on one of
Kenya’s most qualified sommeliers,
Victoria Mulu-Munywoki’s, on page
41 to help break down exactly how
we should approach these trips and
fill our cart with ease; keeping both
personal tastes and wallet in mind.
We then take a look at the
fabulous women dominating the
Kenyan wine industry on page 4445. Between them, these women
have taken the industry to new
heights and introduce fantastic
wines to the market every year.
If you’re curious as to whether
we produce wine just as good from
within our borders, flip through to
the Leleshwa story on page . We
took a tour of the breathtaking
vineyard located in Naivasha, where
we discovered what a real labour of
love this wine has been. Every year
is a step towards perfection with
their 2015 Sauvignon Blanc set to
compete in the world-renowned
South African Michelangelo Wine
Awards later this year.
With wine having become a
lifestyle for many Kenyans, our
team also took a moment to explain
all there is to know for a budding
enthusiast and to break down the
terminology, myths and etiquette
that often leave many of us
scratching our heads. Once equipped
with this knowledge, our extended
wine picks section made up of
four glorious pages of affordable,
mid range and splurge options will
become the perfect guide for your
next occasion. You’re going to look
and sound like an absolute expert by
the end of this.
I must finish off by highlighting
our recipes section. Every month you
tell us how much you love Amanda’s
recipes so this month, the lovely
folks at Nederburg went a step
further and paired her wine infused
recipes with a selection of their
wines. So easy and simply delicious.
For those of you that have spent
the last few weeks at the mercy of
a never healing flu (like most of us
here at the office) I suggest you turn
to this month’s hot cocktails recipe
section. Yes, we are firm believers
that steamy booze really is the only
resort this cold season!
Cheers!
Michelle Slater,
General Manager.
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