About Us

India's authoritative voice on wine.

Established in 2004, Sommelier India is the country's first wine magazine — a four-colour, glossy quarterly published from New Delhi.

Our mission is to promote wine knowledge through lively content that is inspiring, entertaining and educational to readers who appreciate wine and the pleasures of a healthy wine lifestyle. Printed on quality art paper with an emphasis on good design, SI matches the standards and lifestyles of its discerning readership within India and abroad.

More than 100 issues have been published — each 84 pages — with over 800 articles by more than 30 leading wine and food writers from around the world. Primarily subscriber-based, the magazine is distributed to major hotel chains, Foreign Missions in India, hospitality institutes, Platinum Gold Credit Card members, and wine clubs across the country.

Publishers

The people behind the pour.

Reva K. Singh

A veteran of the Indian publishing industry, Reva edited The Oberoi Group Magazine for six years before founding Sommelier India. Over a 25-year career she has led editorial teams at Hong Kong Tatler, Eve Home Journal (HK), Business India, Inside Outside, Signature (India), What's On and The Emirates Inflight Magazine. She has been quoted on wine culture in India by The Chicago Tribune, The Financial Times, The Times of London, India Today, and Outlook. Reva holds an MA in English Literature from Miranda House, Delhi University, and is a graduate of the Radcliffe Publishing Course at Harvard University.

Shiv B. Singh

A recognised innovation and marketing professional, Shiv has led marketing and innovation teams at Visa Inc., PepsiCo, Expedia Group, and LendingTree. He is co-author of Savvy — Navigating Fake Companies, Fake Leaders & Fake News, Social Media Marketing for Dummies, and most recently Marketing with AI for Dummies, and has written for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Ad Age. He is a keen wine enthusiast who has travelled the world tasting wines.

Advisory Council

An unpaid circle of counsel.

Dhruv Sawhney

Past President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Chairman of the CII Agriculture Council. Chairman and Managing Director of Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd, and a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.

Ravi Viswanathan

Singapore-based wine investor, majority shareholder of Grover Zampa, and founder of the fund management firm VisVires Capital. A devoted Burgundy collector with a soft spot for Vosne-Romanée.

Sanjiv Dugal

Associate Professor of Management at the University of Rhode Island, USA. Advises Sommelier India on globalisation strategy and the interests of the wine drinker around the world.

Steven Spurrier (member emeritus)

British wine expert and former merchant who organised the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Founder of the Académie du Vin and Christie's Wine Course, and author of several wine books.

Our Principles

Independent, always.

  • — Editorially independent, with no business ties to any other publication in India or abroad.
  • — Not in any wine business other than publishing. We do not produce, distribute, sell, or represent wines or wine accessories.
  • — Revenue comes from subscriptions, advertising, and advertorials. Our publishers and editors do not consult for companies, restaurants, or individuals.
  • — Financially independent, with no commercial ties to any trade organisation or community.
  • — Our advisors do not direct or influence the editorial of any issue.
  • — Views expressed in the magazine and on the blog are the writers' own.

Editorial

Pitches, letters, and press releases are welcome. Write to the desk at team@sommelierindia.com.

Post & Phone

Sommelier India Wine Magazine
C-320 Defence Colony
New Delhi 110 024, India
+91-11-41554211