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e’re celebrating all things wine this month and you know what that means? Wine bars! For those of us who are versatile drinkers, wine bars are great places to take a break from other types of alcohol and refine your palate. A while back, wine bars were non-existent, all wine was drunk in the comfort of your home or in those few restaurants that did serve good wine. We were all saved from the monotony of that by the appearance of these vino havens. Suddenly you could drink wine outside of your house, accompanied by live music and an assortment of cheese. You had more to choose from than the house red or white, you started to figure out which country you preferred your wine to come from and slowly but surely we all settled into the cosy comfort of wine bars. Now we can afford to be picky with the places we drink our wine at. Whether you’re looking for somewhere lively where you all become friends after your second bottle of wine or a place where it’s you, your glass of wine and a book, there’s somewhere for everyone.
ON CLOUD WINE
Staff writer Lucy Munene went on the hunt for places where you can find generous pourings of good wine and an ambience that makes you never want to leave.
THE WINE SHOP This was a personal favourite. Their first spot was in Junction where they pulled patrons in with a wide wine selection and a talented Jazz band. When they moved to Piedmont Plaza they switched it up and made the space a little more private but the quality of wine and food did not change. Did you know their pizzas and sandwiches go well with a crisp white wine? Well, they did and now we’re itching to see what their new space will look like and what they will put on their menu. We managed to get a sneak peek of their new location, we can’t wait to settle in a seat and sip on our favourite wines here. SIERRA WINE BAR & GRILL They have great food but you can’t overlook the wine selection that is detailed enough to pace them in the ‘wine bar’ category. Since 2009 they have been serving up quality wine and an ambience that mutes the traffic of Kilimani and dares you to leave once you have settled into their comfortable seats. One thing I like to do is switch up the wines that would normally go with a meal and Sierra is just the place to do that. Try pairing their seafood dishes with a light Italian red or their burgers with a dry South African white. You’re sure to discover something new.
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