KARIBU by Wachira Menu

Wachira Black Label 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – 13.5% ABV. Grapes from Napa, Paso Robles, and Lodi, vinted & bottled in Buellton, CA The African Rhino is surprisingly light and nimble on its feet, propelling itself to speeds of up to 40mph (60kph). The Wachira Cabernet Sauvignon is just as surprisingly light and smooth on the palate. With an elegant fruity nature and integrated tannins, our Cabernet presents with aromas of black raspberry crumble, vanilla and cocoa

Wachira Black Label Sparkling Wine – 11.5% ABV. Grapes from Lodi, vinted and bottled in Lodi, CA. The African Lion is the most social feline in the Savannah, renowned for being intelligent and cunning, it commands recognition and respect. The Wachira Sparkling Wine commands a similar place within any social gathering; it is a party starter. Whether paired with a meal or not, it is crafted to complement any special occasion. With its fruity aromas, gorgeous straw color and lovely perlage, it is just as engaging and pleasurable without accoutrements

Wachira Black Label Zinfandel – 13.9% ABV. Winemaker Notes - Grapes from Paso Robles, and Lodi, vinted and bottled in Buellton, CA The African Elephant announces itself with a commanding trumpet, its power boldly communicated to the Savannah. The Wachira Zinfandel is our heaviest red wine. Presenting a medium-body and fruit-forward nature which announces its uniqueness from other Zinfandels. It carries aromas of cherry cola, blackberry, baking spice, and cocoa that enhance a balanced, smooth finish

Grapes from Lodi, vinted and bottled in Buellton, CA. The African Buffalo is legendary for the strong social nature of its herd, and widely respected for its memory and persistence. The Wachira Chardonnay enhances social gatherings while presenting rich, tropical fruit flavors that linger on the palate. Aromas of vanilla, butter, creme brulee and pie crust, enhance its smooth finish. Share to share on Facebook, tweet tweet on Twitter. pin it pin on Pinterest

Experience the Wachira Wines #winesafari. The big 5 Safari pack each of our Black Label varietals features and embody one of the big 5 African Safari royalty on the label. The Buffalo – Wachira Chardonnay; The Rhino – Wachira Cabernet Sauvignon; The Elephant – Wachira Zinfandel; The Leopard – Wachira Muscat; The Lion – Wachira Sparkling White. The phrase "big 5" was originally coined in recognition of these species' majesty. Today, the phrase has come to represent the most sought-after Safari sightings. We invite you to partake in one of the most sought-after wine tastings!

"The art of creating music spontaneously without the aid of a written manuscript." The Improviser is the result of my passions and stimulus of the moment: the creation of a delicious blend whilst tasting and experimenting with several different wines. A blend of Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Barbera, Cabernet, Petite Sirah, and Merlot, this wine is like a great swing tune. You start listening and all of a sudden you find your feet tapping in time with the music, but in this case, it is your taste buds! So, pour a glass and let your taste buds start tapping with joy as you savor the flavors. It is hip, happening and definitely "in the pocket!" Vineyards: We are fortunate to have contracts with some of the best vineyards in Northern California. The Improviser is Zin-based. We, therefore, pull Zinfandel from a number of these superb vineyards to make our popular red-blend: Del Barba Vineyard in Contra Costa, Bingham Ranch in Napa Valley, Harris Kratka Vineyard in Alexander Valley. Cellar Practices and Winemaking: The most important aspect of creating a red-blend wine is consistency, which means the most important aspect of creating the blend is the actual blending of the various varietals that go into the wine. While the vineyards may vary from time to time, and the percentages in the other blending varietals may change slightly, the character and the profile of the wine must remain the same. That is the promise that Kevin makes every time he puts a new Improviser blend together

Haight Street Cole Valley, Mendocino County "Haight Street" refers to our property located at 940 Haight Street, San Francisco. My father and grandmother built this property from the ground up in 1969 and it was the cornerstone of their business. I named this dry Riesling in their honor, as it is as bold and driven in its complexity and flavor as they were in their business. Opening with a bouquet of peach blossom and passion fruit on the nose, the wine has a palate full of citrus fruit, minerality, lemongrass, and honeydew. In my mind, a worthy tribute to their legacy. Enjoy! Gold Medal Winner 2019. We' re thrilled to announce that our 2018 Haight Street Dry Riesling is a Gold Medal winner in the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition! Must be 21 to purchase

Rose of Mourvedre - 13.9% ABV. The Impala is elegant, smooth, and social. The male Impala's slender, lyre-shaped horns extend 18-35 inches long. The Wachira Rosé presents with the same elegant structure. Crafted with Mourvèdre and an added Kenyan accent, this Rosé presents a robust wine with bursts of strawberry and just the right smoothness to elevate the ordinary to extraordinary!

2 superb vineyards went into making the Swingville Zin. With the belief that complimentary growing regions and varietals can add significantly to the complexity of the final wine, this wine is 95% Zinfandel from. Contra Costa County and 5% Petite Sirah from Lovett Vineyard in Lake County. The blend of these 2 varietals adds considerable richness to the overall wine. The fruit from Del Barba is just lovely and is slightly atypical in that it produces darker, blacker fruit flavors, rather than the softer, red berry flavors one normally expects from Contra Costa fruit. The result is a zesty complexity, a deep, rich color and a beautiful, soft mouth-feel, the Petite Sirah from Lake County enhances the structure and color of the wine and emphasizes the darker berry fruit character. The wine is aged in American and French oak for 6 months. It was then placed in neutral barrels for further aging and to allow a fuller integration of flavors. The bouquet shows black raspberries, cherries, and black cherries with hints of pepper and spice. The flavors are blackberries, black raspberries with creamy cherries, delicate tobacco notes, and an elegant spicy aftertaste