Popular wine tasting events, and wine brands to look out for in Kenya

1. Nairobi Wine Festival: This annual event features a wide selection of wines from around the world. It provides an excellent opportunity to taste and learn about different wines.
2. Karen Country Club: Located in Nairobi, the Karen Country Club often hosts wine tasting events and dinners with wine pairings. It’s a great place to enjoy a variety of wines in a beautiful setting.
3. Vineyard Hotel Nairobi: This boutique hotel often hosts wine tastings and wine pairing events, providing a great opportunity to explore different wine flavors.
4. The Wine Shop: With locations in Nairobi, The Wine Shop offers a wide range of wines from around the world. They occasionally host wine tastings and wine-related events.
5. Carnivore Restaurant: Known for its “Wine Experience” evenings, the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi offers wine enthusiasts a chance to sample a variety of wines.
6. Tamarind Dhow: This floating restaurant in Mombasa sometimes hosts wine tasting events with scenic views of the Indian Ocean.
7. Sarova Hotels: Various Sarova Hotels in Kenya, such as Sarova Panafric and Sarova Stanley, often host wine dinners and tastings as part of their culinary events.
8. Dari Restaurant: Located in Karen, Nairobi, Dari Restaurant occasionally hosts wine and dine events, featuring a selection of wines and gourmet cuisine.
9. Wine Cellar Nanyuki: This wine shop in Nanyuki offers a range of wines and occasionally hosts tastings and wine-related events.
10. Le Rustique Restaurant & Bistro: In Nairobi, this restaurant offers a variety of wines and sometimes hosts wine pairing events to complement its cuisine.

Kenyan Wine Brands to Look Out For:

1. Leleshwa Wines: Leleshwa produces a range of wines from grapes grown in the Rift Valley region. Look out for their Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz.
2. Rift Valley Winery: Located in Naivasha, Rift Valley Winery produces various wines, including Merlot, Shiraz, and Chenin Blanc.
3. Sirville Winery: This boutique winery in the Rift Valley focuses on producing high-quality, small-batch wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
4. Kingfisher Vineyard: Known for their Shiraz, Kingfisher Vineyard is a Kenyan winery situated in the Rift Valley.
5. MajiMoto Wines: This winery produces a variety of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the Rift Valley.

Kenyan wine production is still relatively small compared to traditional wine-producing countries, so the selection may be more limited compared to regions with well-established wine industries.

Nevertheless, these events and venues can provide a chance to explore and enjoy both local and international wines in Kenya.