For most of you, Easter is that time of year when most of us get to spend time with family and friends. It is a long weekend, which historically was very emotional and still is very significant to Christians around the world. This year it will be special, with no more travel bans. Traveling to the countryside and spending time with our loved ones is a long-awaited feeling, especially after the pandemic hit. But this year, measures have been eased to our favor.
We are all thinking of all the quality time we are going to share with our loved ones. It is a Kenyan culture to celebrate with our much-diversified food palates. There are however those foods that are a fan favorite. You know, the dishes you won’t miss at almost every party, celebration, or gathering. Just at the mention of these amazing foods, a smile grows on your face, because you know there is absolutely no room for disappointment.
Pairing wines with an Easter meal can seem daunting. The table often features lighter meats like mukimo, roast chicken, or lamb, roast beef, and vegetables alongside heartier fare like mashed potatoes and rice and chapatis. To help ease that Easter wine anxiety, we searched out the best bottles to serve at your celebration, no matter what’s gracing the table. Let us dive right in.
Durbunville Hills Promenade Pinotage.
This South African premium wine should not miss the party if you are serving beef. The wine will pair perfectly with Mukimo, an indigenous Kikuyu dish, served with wet fry beef. If you are serving mutura, this wine is perfect for you. The wine is amazing, smooth with spicy hints and a persistent aftertaste.
Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc
Serving Turkey and rice? A great Chenin Blanc will do the trick for you. We recommend the Spier Seaward Chenin Blanc, which is a great value wine.
Kevin Arnold Shiraz.
The Kevin Arnold is a big and bold wine. It will have to be paired with roast beef (nyama choma) or game. The palate is classically dry tannins. Aging the wine in oak plays a complementary role rather than a dominating one. This premium red wine is subtle, yet powerful without excessive extract.
Iona Sauvignon Blanc.
When you see Sauvignon Blanc, the first thing that pops in your mind is chicken. Yes, we recommend this for chicken lovers. The Sauvignon Blanc, chicken marriage is a long and successful one. We would not want to break it.
