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Want the bubbles but can’t afford to fork out for the expensive stuff?
These top notch sparkling wines ensure you impress your guests without the crazy price tag
SPARKLING WINES
MARA CELEBRATIONS CUVÉE BRUT
Mara Celebration is a limited edition,
handmade Sparkling wine. A delicate blend of Pinot Noir, Pinotage
and Chardonnay, the wine boasts
small delicate bubbles from secondary fermentation in the bottle, a
racy zestiness from crisp acidity and
rich fruit. Available from MIA Wines
(www.miainternational.co.ke)
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SPARKLING CHARDONNAY PINOT
NOIR
Made from the same grape varieties
used in the production of Champagne this wine is a lovely crisp
fizz with refreshing fruity character.
Gentle pressing of fruit ensures
minimal extraction of phenolics
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giving it a soft palate. Primary fermentation on light solids and 100%
malolactic fermentation gives added
complexity and creaminess. A fresh
acidity ensures the palate finish is
crisp and dry. This wine pairs well
with seafood such as oysters. It is
also perfect served with a cheese
platter.Available from The Wine Shop
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VEUVE DU VERNAY BRUT
This sparkling wine is a reflection of
the French way of life; sophisticated,
spontaneous, romantic, elegant
and chic. It is light with delicate
apple and pear flavours. Its sweetness makes any table festive. This
sparkling wine is a good candidate
to pair with fruit dessert or to enjoy
as an apéritif. It is light with delicate
aftertaste.
Available from The Wine Shop facebook.com/TheWineShopKenya
B AND G SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
Straw yellow with golden highlights,
this sparkling Chardonnay has fine
and regular bubbles. This flavourful,
well-balanced wine has a long and
refreshing finish. It is fine elegant
and intense and dominated by fruity
aromas of white fruit including
peach and apricot.
Available from The Wine Shop facebook.com/TheWineShopKenya
VAN LOVEREN PAPILLON BRUT
This dry sparkling wine is light with
whiffs or citrus, peach and apple.
This wine pairs well with seafood
such as oysters or shellfish. It is also
great served a