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Forget ‘miraa’, Meru is home of super fine wine

Samples of wines  from  Mukululu wine produce  plant which owned by Catholic Church at ,Igembe Central in Meru County  .PHOTO KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD.

Meru County is known for many things; but miraa growing stands out. You will however be surprised to learn that the expansive county is also home to one of the best wines in the world. Yes, and it all happens at Mukululu Consolata Shrine, a serene environment along the Maua-Meru highway.

It is here that fine wines and sherry, under the Meru Wine label are produced after a rigorous and meticulous processing of grapes to packaging the final product.

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