WHERE TO SHOP FOR GREAT WINE IN NAIROBI

If you have a heart for wine and you are looking for where to get that bottle of great wine to serve for a very important dinner or for yourself, look no further. These are the areas to get great wine in Kenya. As a wine aficionado, I can vouch for them.

CHANDARANA SUPERMARKET

This is located in 3^rd floor, 197 Lenana Place, Lenana road. One can order online from their websitehttp://www.chandaranasupermarkets.co.ke and there is a secure online ordering system. You can also go personally and check what they have from their portfolio. The minimum order is 1000kshs and there is free delivery in Nairobi. For example a classic wine like the Moet & Chandon Brut, Champagne, France retails for 6,395kshs. The Sky Vodka and Sky Blue Vodka are 1,195kshs.

MIA WINES INTERNATIONAL

Mia Wines and Spirits International are leading importers of Fine Wines and Champagnes. Their portfolio consists of 300 different wines from South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Germany and France. Examples of the wines that they sell are Nicolas Feuillate Champagne and Chateau Talaud from France, Mara Wines, Springfield Estate, Juno, Goats Do Roam from South Africa
The Sadie Family Wine, The Chocolate Block and Ken Forrester, Blue Nun Wines from Germany and Santa Carolina from Chile. For deliveries one simply emails them at sales@miainternational.co.ke  .Payments are made via Mpesa and they have free deliveries in Nairobi.

WINES OF THE WORLD WINE BAR AND SHOP
These are located on the ground floor, The Junction in Lavington. I recently visited this place. They have a wine shop and even have a wine tasting room. They have a lounge area with nice furniture that help you relax as you sip your wine. They have a vast cabinet of wines and spirits collection and it is one of the best I have seen. There are over a100 types and selections of wine. A glass of quality wine retails from as low as 350kshs onwards depending on the type.

COMMON NIGHT CLUBS, BARS AND LOUNGES
Most of the clubs in the city have wine in their counter. Though most may stock beer, vodka and other quick selling types of alcohol, most actually sell good wine. Examples of clubs that have a good wine portfolio are Waka Waka Bar, Resturant and night club, Tribeka, Skyluxx lounge, Club Sylk and Galileos club among others.

KENYA WINE AGENCIES (KWAL)
They have great brands in their portfolio that are locally made and distributed .Their wines are Highlife fortified wine, Kingfisher, Highlife medium sweet, Yatta wines, Rocamar caprice and Black tower.

WINES AND SPIRITS SHOP
There are wines and spirits shop in every town. These are small shops that are owned by individuals. One can browse through their brands. Although it is hard to get all brands there, one can order and they can get it from the various distributors.

SUPERMARKETS
Some supermarkets have an alcohol section and one is likely to get wine there. Examples of these supermarkets are Nakumatt and Chandarana Supermarkets.

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Whether you decide to shop online for your wine or you decide to look for it yourselves. You will most probably get your brand of choice in the above spots. Im still looking for other great bargains which ill share with you.