The Wine Box Blog
The Art of Gifting: Sending Gin Online to Friends and Family in Kenya
As our world becomes more interconnected while remaining physically distant, the art of gift-giving has evolved into something even more meaningful. One particular gift that stands out for its elegance and versatility is a thoughtfully curated gin bottle. Today, we invite you to discover the pleasure of sending exquisite gins to loved ones in Kenya…
Wine and Safari: Pairing the Best Wines with Kenya’s Wildlife Adventure
Kenya’s spectacular landscapes and various flora and fauna have lengthy attracted adventurers in search of a completely unique safari revel in. As tourists embark on thrilling natural world safaris, the fusion of nature and luxury has become a distinguished trend. One high-quality manner to elevate this experience is by way of pairing the best wines…
A Quick Guide to French White Wines
Do you know your Graves from your Sauternes? Can you tell a Sancerre from a Pouilly-Fumé? Or alternatively, do you like a sauvignon blanc but French wine labels confuse you? Here’s our quick guide to French white wines. Introduction to French wine Historically, France has always been a hugely important producer of wines and was…
Sizzling wines to pair with your BBQ
It’s the festive season again! For many of us, that means getting together with family and friends and enjoying nyama choma. But it can be tricky pairing wine with those char-grilled notes and other strong flavours. So we’ve put together a guide to the best wines to enjoy with your BBQ. Malbec I’ve said it…
Sparkling Rosés: The Rise of the Pink Bubbles
Sparkling rosés have hit the shelves in ever increasing numbers over the last few years. Why have “pink bubbles” become so popular? We explore the rise of the pink bubbles phenomenon and select some of the tastiest sparkling rosés from our range for a closer look. A brief history of sparkling rosé Rosé wines and…
5 of the Best Champagne Cocktails
Christmas is approaching, people are getting into party mode, and catching up with friends and family. What better way to celebrate than with bubbles? But for a cheeky twist on the straight sip, why not try a cocktail? Here we round up five of the best champagne cocktails for your enjoyment. You can make all…
Our pick of the top sauvignon blanc wines in Kenya 2023
Sauvignon blanc is by far and away the most popular wine in Kenya according to The Wine Box customers. We’ve got a terrific range across all styles and price points and we’re sure you’ll find something delectable in the following selection. Perhaps even a new favourite? Here’s our pick of the top sauvignon blanc wines…
Our Sommelier’s Top Picks for Christmas 2023
It’s September as I write but time just flies these days and Christmas will be here before we know it! So what better time than now to take a look at the wonderful range of wines we have here at The Wine Box with a view to selecting some real corkers for the holiday season!…
Why do aromas and flavours other than grapes appear in wine?
Whenever you read a description of a wine, how often does it mention the aroma or flavour of grapes? Wine tasting notes often describe markedly different smells and tastes, as diverse as cherry, cut grass, pineapple and smoke, to name a few. But how can this be, when the wine is made from just grapes,…