Zimbabwean Launches Gin Brand In England

Zimbabwean winemaker, Joseph Dhafana, recently launched his gin brand called Mosi WaMambo Gin in London, England.

Dhafana launched his own wine brand that is now known as Mosi Wines and eventually left his employer Bar Bar Black Sheep restaurant in Riebeek Kasteel in South Africa to focus on his wines. He was later employed by La Colombe in South Africa as head sommelier (wine waiter), a post he still holds. Last year he auctioned a box of six Mosi Wines for R16 000.

Challenging himself further, Dhafana tried his hand at making gin (distilled alcoholic drink) and recently launched what he calls the Mosi WaMambo Gin at 67 Pall Mall in London. He said the gin is inspired by his Zimbabwean roots and consists of ingredients which were foraged in Chirumhanzu. Said Dhafana: