Pop this when you want easy fun in a glass, not a lecture about terroir. It's a light sparkling red, ruby and lively, with a sweet cherry-and-plum thing going on that even the "I don't really do red wine" crowd falls for. Chill it down, pour it for the table, and watch it disappear. Late-night craving, surprise guests, a Tuesday that needs rescuing? We're already on the way.
First sniff is all ripe cherry and plum, like fresh fruit off the stall. The bubbles are gentle, more soft tickle than aggressive fizz, and the sweetness lands balanced rather than syrupy. It's low in alcohol at 8.5%, so it drinks soft and fruity without the heavy grip you get from a big dry red. Easy, juicy, and very moreish. The kind of glass you finish before you meant to.
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Mara Tamu is made in South Africa, in the Franschhoek wine valley, and "Tamu" is simply Swahili for sweet. Here's the cool part: every bottle wears a beaded amulet hand-strung by groups of women in remote Kenyan villages, who sing while they bead. Those beads are real income, going straight to the women who make them, helping them build their own little businesses and keep old craft skills alive. So it's a South African wine made with Kenya stitched right onto the neck.
Good to know
- What is the price of Mara Tamu Red 75cl?
Mara Tamu Red 75cl is KSh 1,669 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Mara Tamu Sparkling Red 75cl taste like?
Sweet, fruity and light, with cherry and plum on the nose and soft, gentle bubbles. The sweetness is balanced rather than cloying, and at 8.5% it drinks easy with very little tannin grip.
- What is the ABV of Mara Tamu Sparkling Red?
8.5% alcohol by volume, so it's on the lighter side for a wine. Easy to enjoy a glass or two without it knocking you over.
- How do I serve Mara Tamu Sparkling Red?
Well chilled, around 6 to 8C, in a white wine glass or tulip. No decanting needed. Just chill, pour and enjoy.
- What food pairs with Mara Tamu Red?
It loves nyama choma, spicy wings, soft cheeses and fruity desserts like strawberries with chocolate. The sweetness also tames spicy food beautifully. It's also great solo.
- Where is Mara Tamu wine from?
It's made in Franschhoek, South Africa. Each bottle carries a beaded amulet handmade by women in Kenya, and those beads provide them real income.
- Is Mara Tamu Red a sweet wine?
Yes. It's a sweet, light sparkling red. "Tamu" means sweet in Swahili, which tells you exactly what you're getting. A friendly pick if you find dry reds too sharp.
Mara Tamu Red 75cl
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Mara Tamu Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Mara Tamu Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,669. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.