Personal perspectives and considered opinions from Sommelier India's wine writers.
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It’s a question which crops up in discussions among Indian wine aficionados regularly, says Ruma Singh. A select group of invitees were happy to discover some very interesting options at a wine tasting of Domaines …
Bringing together the country’s community of wine importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, along with noteworthy large-scale buyers including hotels, airlines and restaurants, the India International Wine Fair is an important forum for international and Indian …
As testament to Sommelier India’s growing popularity in Southern India, The Hindu and Deccan Herald both featured the magazine in their papers recently. The Hindu highlighted Sommelier India Fun Facts while the Deccan Herald interviewed …
We recently tasted five special blanc de blancs Champagnes with Daniel Lorson. Blanc de blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes and is among the lightest and most refreshing of Champagnes, says Reva Singh. Champagne …
Robert Goldstein, after declaring that he won an award for excellence from the Wine Spectator magazine by conning them with fictitious details, has set a war of words in the dispute-hungry blogosphere and wine circles. …
Bangalore has a thriving wine culture, but enthusiastic wine consumers like Stanley Pinto are none too happy. Here’s why. I bought two cases of Indian wines made outside Karnataka yesterday. If you live in Bangalore, …
Which are the best wine shops in town? The irrepressible Avininder Singh was commissioned to write an article. Here’s his unedited report. The other day the Ed had this brainwave. “Go forth,” she said (she …
Tannins in wine have been described, particularly by novice drinkers, as having the effect of making wine difficult to drink compared to a wine with a lower level of tannins. Tannins can be described as …
Did you know that a red wine grape can be used to make white wine but a white wine grape cannot make red wine? The juice of red, white and pink wine grapes is clear …
The global wine map could look very different in 2058, according to Berry Bros & Rudd. The amount of vineyard land in England could potentially rival that of France by 2058. What’s more, if English …
Once again, there’s hyperbole about the potential of the Asian wine market and specifically the opportunities in China, Russia and India. Officials in Hong Kong expect wine imports into Asia to touch $1.5 billion by …
Bottle Shock, the new “wine film” based on the actual “Judgment of Paris” 1976 Tasting, has hit movie theaters across America. The New York Times gives it a mixed review explaining that it’s a fascinating …