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Over the last few decades, Bordeaux wine makers have faced significant competition from New World wines. In fact, Australian, Californian and South African wines have forced some Bordeaux wine makers to even throw away unsold …
The Sommelier India publishers were the only Indian journalists participating in the En Primeur tastings in Bordeaux last week. This is the first in a series of posts discussing the week. ‘En Primeur’ is a …
Did you know that there are about 400 species of oak, but only about 20 are used in making oak barrels? Of the trees that are used, only 5% is suitable for making high grade …
Did you know what French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte thought of champagne? Here’s what he said, “In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it.” Napoleon first met Champagne maker Jean-Remy Moët while at French …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a seductive expression of love, Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial. A harmonious blend of the three grape varieties, with an emphasis on Pinot Noir, this wine embodies a fruity and …
Scientists unequivocally believe that humans are causing the earth’s temperature to rise. The global weather system has already gotten more unpredictable. And even insignificant climate changes can have dramatic effects on wine. In fact, by …
Do not ask too much or too little of your wine. Unique fine wines for instance should be reserved for occasions when they can be enjoyed with deliberate awareness of the unusual pleasure they provide. …
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Legendary film director, Ram Gopal Varma recently said that God’s two greatest creations were, wine and women and interestingly in that order. Would you agree? Varma’s most successful films include Shiva, Rangeela, Satya, Company …
Did you know that when you give people Sommelier India gift subscriptions they receive a special card in your name stating that the gift subscription has come from you? And remember, when you give someone …
Here at Sommelier India, we wish all our readers, friends and supporters a Happy New Year. We celebrated the new year with a delightful home made mulled wine which makes a perfect, warm winter drink. …
When you gift people subscriptions to Sommelier India, they receive special cards informing them that the gift came from you. And with a subscription gift, they will remember you each time they get a new …