The world of liquor, alcohol or any other name you want to fashion for drinks is a fascinating one to no end. It's also one which needs a bit of understanding to be fully enjoyed and appreciated. To be honest, it's a world that most people frown upon mostly due to associated waywardness that is said to come with partaking of it. It transcends morality and religion and it has a firm standing socially and even philosophically. That said, Mmegi was invited rather graciously by Fine Brands; Botswana's most avid wine and beverage connoisseurs and Stanbic Bank head office played host to the affair.
The whole exercise was a prelude to the upcoming wine tasting festival that will be in full swing on August 2, 2013 and Fine Brands thought it best to give the media a first sip and sniff opportunity before throwing open their doors to the general public. Stanbic Bank Public Relations Manager Ruth Lorato Modisane showed us to their rather splendidly opulent dining room that in keeping with its fine atmosphere, has a nice cocktail bar and wine cellar somewhere in its capacious bowels. A wood panelled room revealed a long conference style table and several cushioned and high backed chairs and an array of red and white wines were presented before us, chilled and ready to be consumed once one Gilbert Mpofu of Fine Brands uncorked the bottles.
