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“Fill every glass, for win inspires us, and fires us with courage, love and joy.“

As the waves break on Kenya’s fabled Diani Beach, allow us to introduce you to some of our collection from the Great Rift Valley as well as from new and old world regions.

W H I T E W I N E S

White come from the large number of "white" , which are green or yellow in colour, such as , Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. But they can also be made with red grape so long as the skins don’t contact the extracted juice.

Bellingham Premier This light, crisp, very dry has a glass 150 ml 500 Grand Cru lively, fresh flavour and no fermentable bottle 750 ml 2.500 sugar. Enjoy with fish, light salads, pasta or chicken.

Escondida Tropical fruits, apple, vanilla and citrus glass 150 ml 600 Chardonnay blossom with a lingering finish. Accented by bottle 750 ml 3.500 clean acidity and citrus zest. Mendoza, Argentina

Sauvignon Blanc

Can handle it all. It is sublime with most salads, vegetarian dishes, and simple seafood preparations. The one grown here in Kenya is recommended with stronger sources, and full flavoured fish. Can also stand classic red meats though a lemon squeeze will uplift the dish to match. Simonsig Sauvignon Well rounded crispiness, soft 4,000 Blanc Acidity & tropical fruits. Vibrant long finish & versatile with both orient al & continental cuisine 2017. , South Africa

Château lamothe This wine offers ripe fruit and a rich texture. It is 3.900 Sauvignon Blanc balanced, rich, fruity and crisp at the end and with , hints of herbal character Diemersfontein Perfumed with fresh aromas of citrus, grapefruit, 4.000 Sauvignon Blanc passion fruit, lime zest and well-balanced with good Western Cape, South Africa acidity, mineral qualities and a crisp touch

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Trumpeter Torrontés A medium intensity wine with delicate floral aromas. 3.900 2016, Mendoza, Notes of white accompanied by hints of jasmine and . Fresh on the palate with citrus notes, Argentina beautiful structure and pleasant acidity.

Seagull Mountain 4.200 Sauvignon Blanc Delicate flavours of grass, mint, lemon and exotic fruits Marlborough New-Zealand with a mineral acid and animating, fresh and exotic flavours. Elegant and long in the finish.

Chardonnay

If you like the idea of butter in your glass, you’ll love the classic style of -aged Chardonnay wine. On the other hand, if words like “Pinot Grigio” make you feel woozy with love, then your perfect Chardonnay is the un-oaked kind.

Geyser Peak Ripe, yet classy and balanced wine with lots of spiced 4.500 California, USA orchard fruits, honeysuckle, and brioche aromas and flavors. It has beautifully sweet fruit and nicely integrated acidity with a clean finish Gamla This wine combines apple, citrus and honeysuckle 3.900 2016 Golan Heights Israël notes with hints of oak, caramel and spice with medium body and elegance that makes it easy to drink. Goose Chase This wine is medium body and exhibits peach-tropical 3.900 2017 Margaret River, fruit with a luscious, fresh finish

Other varieties

These pair well with seafood dishes that have rich textures and flavours

Simonsig Aromas of green apples, lemons, nectarines, sweet 3.700 2017. Stellenbosch, South Africa grass and flint. Medium body, tangy acidity and a fresh if uncomplicated finish. Balbi Soprani GAVI This wine is characterized by a gentle and delicate 3.900 2014 Piedmont, personality. It is dry, fresh and harmonious.

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Old World Classics

Wines from countries or regions where first originated (Europe, Middle East & North Africa)

Nigl Grüner Veltliner Fresh, vibrant and distinctive floral notes abound with 4.200 2016 Gärtling, Austria a tart finish. Grüner Veltliner is a white grape that almost only grows in Austria. It’s an exotic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.

R E D W I N E S

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-coloured (black) grape varieties whose juice is fermented on the skins to extract colour and flavour.

Partager Rouge NV Bright ruby red, luscious berries dominate the glass 150 ml 500 Barton & Guestier Cuvee palate with a hint of spice on the finish with bottle 750 ml 2.500 Languedoc Roussillon, France soft supple tannins and round finish.

Folonari Montepuliciano Intense, full and fragrant with solid but soft glass 150 ml 500 Tuscany, Italy lingering dry fruit flavours. bottle 1500 ml 5.000

Bonarda Intense vivid red colour with a little sparkle, balanced 3.500 2016 Dell'Oltrepò Pavese, with a bouquet of black cherry with floral notes with a Lombardy, Italy fruity long finish. Celestial Bay This wine has an elegant fresh palate with soft velvety 4.500 2012. Margaret River, Australia tannins, heady aromas of cassis, blueberries and chocolate embracing vanillin oak

Old World Classics

The deepest expression of is in classical and . The wines have coolness and elegance of fruit rarely encountered elsewhere in the world.

Sassicaia Tenuta San This wine is very aromatic with currant, dried berry, 40.000 Guido (supper Tuscan) cocoa bean, and hints of wood. It's full-bodied, with intense yet very polished tannins and a long finish. It's , Tuscany, Italy very refined and beautiful with a tangy finish Chateau lamothe heritage This is a spicy wine that is also full of fruit with a fine 4.500 Bordeaux Blend juicy character that is balanced by the tannins and the touches of wood aging. Bordeaux, France

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Primitivo di Menduria Offers ripe cherry, blueberry and spice characters with 5.000 Consorzio,Puglia, Italy subtle dried herb undertones, succulent plate of ripe flavours & round fine tannins. Puetra Vieja Crianza This wine has a bright cherry red colour with red berry 4,000 ,Spain fruits and liquorice aromas, hints of spicy and vanilla from the oak. CieloPinot Noir Medium-bodied with soft tannins, Silky smooth with a 3.500 Venezie, Italy defined fruit redolent of red berries with cherry notes.

Cabernet Sauvignon

The principle grape in the great wines of Bordeaux and also the one behind the success of Californian wines. It has a bold and expressive personality. Pairs well with grilled dishes. Escondida Dark cherry and berry fruit, with spice aromas. Finishes 4.000 with a hint of mineral notes and mocha. Hints of Mendoza, Argentina blackcurrant, tomato leaf and cedar wood. Mandarossa Red plums with strong minerality and soft, fine tannins 4.500 Cabernet Sauvignon with hints of sage and rosemary. Sicily Italy

Shiraz/

With “nyama choma” Syrah is at home & always shows off well with pungent meats like game & lamb. Simonsig Shiraz Succulent fruits with layers of spice and firm tannins, 6.700 Stellenbosch, South Africa with hints of pepper-cons. Rich and full bodied. Simonsig Cabernet This classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz 5,500 sauvignon/Shiraz portrays ripe fruit, soft and well balanced tannins. Stellenbosch, South Africa A wine that must be enjoyed with steaks. Mandrarossa Syrah This wine is complex and fruity, dark and intense with 4.500 Sicily, Italy notes of carobs and figs and a hint of elderflower and lavender well structured. Gran Sangre de Toro” Seductive with ripe wild blackberries. Round yet lively 4.500

2011 syrah, garnacha, cariñena with juicy flavors of kirsch and mulled plums. Firm but Catalunya, Spain not heavy, with spicy and floral notes on the finish

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Malbec

Famous for its runaway success in Argentina, the variety originates in Bordeaux, where it contributed colour and tannin to blends. South American imitations are best enjoyed with a thick, juicy steak.

La Mascota Aromas of black fruits, jam and vanilla, with a subtle 4.500 liquorice touch. Sweet and full bodied tannins, with a long and pleasant finish. Medalla Malbec Mendoza, Argentina A deep Purple-colour, the nose offers up plum and black cherry notes with a touch of black pepper. The palate is 7.500 soft and round with ripe, saturated berry flavours. Finishes spicy and full with chewy tannins.

R O S É W I N E S

Rosé wines are made from red grape juice that has only brief periods of skin contact during winemaking. Other methods such as saignée (bleeding) and decolourisation are also used.

Apaltagua Carmenere Soft and well balanced with a refreshing 2015 Valle Central, crisp acidity and delicate aromas of strawberries, cherries and apples.

Planeta Rose blush Red berried fruits like wild strawberries, pomegranate 4.700 Nero-D’avola–syrah, Sicily, Italy mingled with floral tropical aromas & fine crisp acidity.

Cave De Tain Syrah Rose This is a light- to medium-bodied made exclusively 4.100 2016, Rhône Valley, France from Syrah grown in the Rhône Valley.

Cavit Rose Pinot blush Delicate acidity with red forest fruits. well-structured and a3.900 2017 Trentino, Italy long finish

San Vigilio Pinot Grigio This soft and fruity Pinot Grigio has smooth peachy Trento, Italy flavours.. Serve with pizza, light pasta dishes or spicy food.

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NATURAL SWEET WINES These wines hold some residue sugar and are very fruity Simonsig Intensely perfumed with flavours of lychees, rose petals 4.800 Gewürztraminer and a touch of spice. Velvet sweetness with natural 2017 Stellenbosch, South Africa acidity polishing the palate with a zesty finish. Casasole Orvieto This elegant & charming offers full fruit 3.500 Classico Amabile 2015 aromas and a very pleasant, refreshing citrus acidity to Tuscan, Italy balances out some residual sugar

Losen-Bockstanz This elegant & charming Riesling offers full fruit 4.000 Riesling Kabinett aromas and a very pleasant, refreshing citrus acidity to Mosel, Germany balances out some residual sugar

DESSERT WINES Nowhere is the pairing of food and wine more essential than in the case of dessert wines. Often these wines are consumed with a sweet dessert course, but it is when they are served with cheese and paté, that they come into their own. Taylor’s Typical golden "tawny" colour, this sweet wine has 7.200 Fine Tawny Port aromas and flavours of apricot and butterscotch and a Douro, Portugal smooth, round mouth feel. Thomas Barton Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend with ripe fruits like 9.400 Reserve 2010 pineapple, apricot and mango with ample sweetness Bordeaux, France and a good amount of acidity for freshness.

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CHAMPAGNES

Champagne is a made in northern France. This wine emerges as a luxurious mousse of delicate bubbles with brioche & mineral notes. is the perfect aperitif, furthermore we encourage you to have it with dinner, where it will complement a wide variety of dishes.

Moet y Chandon Imperial Brut NV Reims, France 15.900

Moet y Chandon Imperial Brut Rose Reims, France 17.900

Krug ‘Grande Cuvée” MV Reims, France 34.800

Moet y Dom Perignon Reims, France 30.000

Crystal Roederer Reims, France 40.000

SPARKLING WINES

Excellent sparkling wine is being made outside champagne! For example, Prosecco from Italy, from Spain and South Africa is also a country to look at. These wines pair well with sea food and most deep fried dishes like tempura.

Frescello Spumante Pale straw colour. Aromas of almond paste 3.500 and yeasty dough witha round, lively, dry-yet- fruity medium body and a graceful, engaging, medium-length, lemon zest, meringue, and apricot stone finish with silky tannins and a suggestion of oak flavour. An ultra-refreshing sparkler

B&G Blanc de Blanc Intense and perfumed, dominated by fruity glass 150 ml 600 Brut aromas (peach, apricot) with flattering citrus bottle 750 ml 3.500 Cotes de Gascogne, France notes upheld by a good acidity with long and refreshing sparkle dominated by white fruits. Llopart Cava Rose A fruity aroma dominated by a variety of 5.100 Penedès, Spain forest fruits. Delicate tannins, well-structured acidity and a long finish Llopart Brut 3.500

Llopart Cava Imperial Fruit forward, nicely balanced, with a clean 5.500 finish

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One table one bill. Please ask for your receipt. Prices are in Kenya Shillings including 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 6% service charge www.thesandsatnomad.com