WINE PICKS
EASY DRINKING
14 HANDS HOT TO TROT RED Predominantly a blend of Merlot and Syrah grapes, this balanced red wine offers aromas of cherries, red currant and tea and flavors of cherries,
This month’s wine picks are all about rich flavours and balance. In these whites and reds, you’ll find both fruity and floral flavours all balanced out to smooth and velvety finishes which make them easy to drink.
ripe berries and plums on the palate. Coupled with soft and velvety tannins, this smooth easy-drinking stand alone wine finishes with hints of toast and mocha. Price 1750. Available from California Wines by Rose.
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JOSEPH’S LEGACY 2015
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This South African red blend of Shiraz, Cabernet, Malbec has a complex nose of black pepper, cherry, plum and surprisingly
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biltong! On the palate it is
COURAGEOUS
structured with notes of cloves,
This barrel fermented Chenin
spice and a slight chocolate
Blanc is made in a rich and ripe
finish. Fantastic pair with
wooded style. The result is an
grilled steaks!
aromatic and textured white wine with aromas of citrus,
Price 1895 Available from: The
pear and pineapple. The wood
Wine Shop. Tel 0718 003326.
maturation on the palate gives it
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a vanilla and litchi flavour with a crisp rounded finish. This wine can be kept for up to 3 to 5 years from vintage. Price 1895 Available from The Wine Shop. Tel 0718 003326. thewineshopkenya.com
DARLING CELLARS 2017
THE WOLFTRAP WHITE
This fruit forward South African
BLEND 2017
blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and
This South African white blend
Merlot has a good combination
of Viognier, Chenin Blanc and
of dark fruit and structure from
Grenache Blanc has a clear
the Cabernet Sauvignon and red
honey white colour with aromatic
berry fruit from the Merlot. On
green and floral flavours. On the
the palate it is smooth and dry
palate flavours of peach, melon
with well balanced tannins.
and green apple are followed by crisp refreshing spice.
Price 1050. Available from MIA Wines. Tel 0721 623474
Price 1620. Available from MIA Wines. Tel 0721 623474
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