Under the Influence Wine Experiences

In March we hosted an industry tasting at the iconic Elephant Café in Livingstone. As the season begins, and lodges open their doors once again to international clients, we invited valued partners to try some our favourite wines of the moment, and to enjoy a moment together as we reflect on the past two years and look forward to a new era. The resident herd welcomed friends, old and new, with a glass of L'Ormarins Brut Classique. On the banks of the mighty Zambezi, with high waters rushing past, our CEO Allister Kreft led an entertaining tasting of the Almenkerk Lace Dry Rose, followed by an enlightening comparison between Glenelly and Paul Cluver lightly-oaked chardonnays. Regaling guests with stories of his childhood on the family wine farm, we learnt about the soul behind Belfield Aristata, a firm favourite of the evening. A meeting of red blends – De Toren Delicate and the Essay Syrah – rounded off a beautiful and joyful event.

At the end of May, we were invited by Latitude 15ᵒ hotel in Lusaka to host a wine tasting at the Jazz & Bossa Nova concert with Cédric Caillaud Trio. As the bands played to a full house we really enjoyed introducing Lusaka society to a small selection of carefully selected vintages.