The Art of French Wine at Teja Spaces

Last evening, Teja Spaces hosted a savoury celebration of the elegance and sophistication of the best French wines. In collaboration with Le Decanter, through which partnership Teja offers exclusive offerings and benefits to its members, we convened an esteemed collection of members and friends of Teja to indulge in “The Art of French Wine “. 

As dusk settled on prestigious Riverside Drive, guests ascended to our airy, green, highly curated coworking space, with meticulously designed private offices, modern meeting rooms and elegant lounges adorned with beautiful African art and artifacts. Upon arrival, guests were presented with a crisp pink bubbly champagne, and with wafts of pungent cheeses, smoky cured hams and exotic dips assembled by delicatessen master, Queen Deli, filling the air. The scene was set, with palates poised for a savoury adventure. Distinguished guests ranged from captains of industry, to leading entrepreneurs and family offices, to NGOs and media personalities, and included the Google County Director, Cosmos Pharmaceuticals CEO, HACO Industries CEO, Former Chairperson of Kenya Investment Authority, Instinct South Africa Founder and Managing Director, and the Regional Policy Specialist for Women, Peace, and Security.

Teja Executive Director, Paul Kavuma, offered an inspiring explanation about the genesis of Teja, advising that name “Teja” was borne from the combination of Swahili words “Tija”, meaning ‘productivity’ with ‘Mteja,’ meaning ‘customer’, each being at the heart of Teja’s mission. Further, he shared his journey as a pioneer in the development of private equity investing in East Africa, and his passion for backing and supporting founders and entrepreneurs to build and scale their enterprises, with Teja established to offer a world class, creative workspace solution offering collaboration and networking opportunities to enable innovative, emerging entrepreneurs to focus resources on core business so as to unleash their full growth potential. His words resonated with guests, reinforcing the values of innovation and partnership that define Teja.

Julie Smith then shared her journey and her family’s history as owner of a beautiful wine estate in France, being her inspiration to establish Le Decanter in 2013 to bring her joy and love of gorgeous French wines to Kenya. Seasoned sommelier, Kevin Obulemire, then guided guests through the wine tasting excursion, from citrus, fruity whites to aromatic, sultry reds, showcasing the rich heritage of France, and providing insights on the origin of grapes, colours and flavours, body and finish, and the “nose” of an exquisite selection of wines. With libations flowing generously and rhythmic beats playing in the background, energy, engagement and networking elevated through the evening.

Thank you to all the Teja members, guests and partners for making the engagement a resounding success! Particular thanks to Le Decanter, who we wish well with its two new market cellars recently established at Artcaffe at Rapture Road and Sarit Centre, with another outlet opening soon at Junction Mall. We look forward to welcoming you all again to our next get together.

This exclusive gathering marks the launch of a series of experiential engagements and inspirational talks aimed at enriching our lives and broadening our vibrant Teja membership community. Join the Tribe: www.teja-africa.co

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