WINE PICKS
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The most expensive bottles of wine in the world might have some of us declare bankruptcy.
Fear not, however, because these are great for special occasions or for whenever you may be
looking to impress but still come at a pretty decent cost.
ERARD SALMON
CHAMPAGNE CUVEE
PRESTIGE
France
Ksh 4 900
Available from
Le Decanter
KEVIN ARNOLD
SHIRAZ
South Africa
Ksh 4 410
Available from
Wines of the World
Nose: Light and fruity.
Nose: Mulberry, spices
and red currants.
Palate: Medium bubbles, citrusy, creamy
with hints of caramel.
Palate: Seamless and
medium-full bodied
with classic dry tannins.
Food pairing: Great
bubbly for special
occasions and celebrations.
Food pairing: Lamb
burgers, steak, githeri.
MOUTON CADET
RESERVE SAINT
-ÉMILION
France
Ksh 3 640
Available from
The Wine Gallery
Nose: Blackberry, wood
and fruit with a hint of
tobacco.
Palate: Spice, leather
and blackcurrant
flavours with fleshy
tannins that lead to a
long lingering finish.
Food pairing: Grilled
beef or pork, beef
stews.
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MARQUES DE CASA
CONCHA CHARDONNAY
Chile
Ksh 2, 495
OAK RIDGE
CHARDONNAY
California
Ksh 2 200
GARUMA
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Chile
Ksh 2 050
Available from
Viva Global
Available from
Salt Bar & Grill
Available from
Wines of the World
Nose: Fig, pear and
toasty hazelnut
Nose: Fresh apple,
melon and pear notes,
with a hint of honeysuckle blossom.
Nose: Herbs, grapefruit
and lime.
Palate: Creamy with
crisp acidity and a long
vibrant finish.
Food pairing: White
meat, shellfish, fresh
cheeses
Palate: A soft mouthfeel
of creamy vanilla and
toasty oak.
Food pairing: seafood,
tilapia, roasted chicken.
Palate: Creamy texture,
herbal notes, crisp
acidity, nice minerality
and a lingering