In the mood for a riddle?

Lets us play a little game for a change. The game is a guessing game. Give it a try, won’t you? Could you take a guess on what this glass of wine has in common with the stack of books? We don’t want to give any spoilers over here, so go ahead and watch this […]

Is age just a number when it comes to books and wine

For this week, we are inspired by the transformation of time. From the freshness, energy and optimism of childhood to the complexity, warmth and richness of maturity. Coming of Age Stories Coming of age stories make some of the most memorable books. This is in part the fact that you get to witness a character’s […]

Ready for a Book and Wine match?

I miss all the magic we created at Books & Wine events. I’m sure you do too! However, the world is what it is right now, so….it might take a while before it is safe again for us to reconnect physically. In the meantime, how about we recreate that magic virtually? So every week, I […]

An Exploration of Portuguese wine in Nairobi

As a wine enthusiast, I cannot pass on a chance to taste some of the finest wines in the Kenyan market. So, when I got an invite from Empire Coffee Eatery to a wine tasting event, I was super excited. The event was courtesy of Uva wines, Raka Cheese Kenya, and Books and Wines. Empire […]

How to taste wine like a pro

There is really no official way to taste wine but wine experts and professionals generally agree on a 4 step process to taste wine. This is because wine is a complex product that has various characteristics, and for those keen on wine, the below guide can serve as a standard tasting procedure. Look ➡️ Smell ➡️Taste ➡️Memorise Wine tasting […]