Sam Ndichu (from left) Diane Chimboza and Wanjiru Mureithi during the wine tasting festival in Gigiri,Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]Wines of South Africa on Friday launched the East Africa Virtual Theme Tastings kicking off with Chenin Blanc. Consumers and trade are informed of what is available in their local markets at different price points and touch on pairings with locals foods,” said Wanjiru Mureithi (pictured), Kenya’s Representative for Wines of South Africa. The tasting came at a time when the South African alcohol industry is facing collapse if the lockdown restrictions are not lifted. The country moved to an adjusted level 4 lockdown at the end of June, with a complete prohibition on the sale of alcohol in place.

Source: Standard Digital July 26, 2021 10:07 UTC