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King Tutankhamun was a red wine drinker, according to scientists who have been studying residue left in wine pitchers in the ancient pharaoh’s tomb. The boy king Tutankhamun, who died in 1352BC, was, like his …
The last issue of the year is out bringing you lots to read on the joys of wine, which we believe to be a delicious and healthy drink and a fascinating subject. From articles on …
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Fine wines are like fine art or antiques. Exceptional vintages from the best vineyards sell for thousands of pounds per bottle. And wine collectors are willing to pay astounding prices for old and rare wines, …
Hugh Johnson has won a legion of fans with his keen ability to make the sometimes complex topic of wine wonderfully lucid—and every year, his popular pocket guide is a bestseller. Here, in it’s 30th …
The word wine comes from the Old English word win, which derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam, an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, “wine” or “(grape) vine”, itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European word *win-o. …
Need help in understanding the different roles in the wine profession? Here are the most important roles. Cooper: Maker of wooden barrels, casks, and other similar wooden objects. Négociant: A wine merchant who assembles the …
Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Ferdinando Frescobaldi, vice president of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Group and senior member of an old and distinguished Florentine family, that has been producing Tuscan wines for …
Here at Sommelier India, we wish all our readers, friends and supporters a Happy Diwali. Diwali is called the festival of lights, marks the victory of good over evil and is considered India’s new year. …
Since 1996 Good Earth has been a style-driven retail pioneer in India, a trend-setter of sorts. Luxury here means an ensured purity of products and a range where shelf space is shared equally by a …
One of our favourite wine blogs is The Pour written by Eric Asimov of the New York Times. Every few days he pens his experiences in the world of wine. You hear about his wine …
Francisco Javier Leon de la Riva, the Mayor of Valladolid, the former Spanish imperial capital that is home to Cervantes’ only surviving house, recently visited New Delhi and serenaded Indians, not with the …