DESPERADOS MEDIA TASTING
Why the name Desperados? A desperado is a person who decides what they want to do with their lives. This is a young person who is not afraid to chart their own course. Think
WHAT YOUR DRINK SAYS ABOUT YOU
When you go to a party or an event. What do you order most of the time and what does it say about you? From many years of research and night outs with friends, friends
SATURDAY TASTING AT AERO CLUB
The third edition of the Marie Pierre Wine Club took place in Aero Club on 2nd August 2014. Aero club is in Wilson Airport. There was so much traffic and we got there at a few
WINE REVIEW: LAMBRUSCO DEL’EMILIA AMABILE
I trusted that I couldn't go wrong with a sommeliers opinion on wine. I did a restaurant review of the Wineshop and I bought this wine here. It has always been a ritual to carry a
WINE BAR REVIEW: THE WINESHOP
When it comes to wine culture, people intentionally omit Nairobi out of the picture. Is it because we do not have many vineyards/wineries? I think people should include this lovely city because the culture of
ASK A SOMMELIER: GEOFFREY KARIUKI
I am having a new section in this blog called 'Ask a Sommelier'. As I mentioned I’m in the journey to become acquainted with a lot of wine knowledge to the point where calling myself
WINE PRODUCING AREAS IN THE WORLD
There are many regions that are famed for wine production. I have been taking a course that familiarizes me with a lot of knowledge about wine. I am still in the module 1 part and
GRAPE VARIETIES
If you are new to wine there are some facts that you need to know. Wines have two names. One is the winemaker’s brand name while the other is the grape variety. That’s why you
THE SIDELINED WINE :ROSÉ WINE
Often times, people don't talk enthusiastically about rose wine. Its like that friend you are indifferent to.You don't know whether to be happy or sad to see them. For most people, it is either white
WINE TIPS
Here's a great way to chill wine. Put green grapes in the fridge. then put them in a glass when serving wine. it is a great way to present wine especially when you have friends
BACK TO BASICS: THE SCREWDRIVER
This is so basic. It is like learning the alphabet once more. The screwdriver is a very easy drink to make. It is interestingly uncomplicated. It’s probably the first cocktail recipe I ever learned. It
THE MARIE PIERRE WINETASTING POST EVENT WRAP-UP
Sunday is the countdown to reality. A few hours and we are back to the hustle and bustle of the week day job. I always love to do exciting and motivating things on Sunday because