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Spring in New York City is a celebration. As someone who divides his time between India and New York, I always make it a point to be in New York for April’s cherry blossoms. While …

Dear SI Reader A brand new issue of Sommelier India is out (pictured, here) and has been in circulation since the beginning of the month, packed as usual with interesting features. A large part of …

It was a Big Splash! And everybody who was anybody was there at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai this October for the much awaited launch of Chandon (pronounced “shan-don”). The occasion was a sparkling …

Magazines, journals, indeed all periodicals, evolve with time while maintaining an overall identity. They aren’t static or fixed in time and place. In this, they are very much like good wine which continues to grow …

There’s such a dearth of good wine retailers in our capital that I’m always at a loss when asked, “Where can I get a decent bottle of wine?” Where, indeed? Especially if you are looking …

France is facing one of its poorest wine grape harvests in four decades due to a cold and rainy northern spring and severe hail storms. The 2013 harvest is expected to reach just 43.5 millions …

Indian customs duties on wines and spirits bought from the European Union are likely to drop to 40% from 150%. A recent news report (June 17) in the Indian daily, Business Standard, notes that Indian …

Forty years ago, Moët & Chandon, the famous French Champagne house, created history by expanding to foreign shores. Forsaking characteristic French snobbery and regional exclusivity, Moet took their expertise in making Champagne, or sparkling …

Over the past months this blog has published various articles on German Riesling, describing the weather conditions, the vineyards and the concepts of wine making. The Mosel, the most legendary wine producing region …

When it comes to wine storage, there is one extremely important tip you should never forget. The best way to store wine is horizontally so that the cork is kept moist. A dry cork can …

A meal tastes better when accompanied with wine, and so do the dishes on the menu when you add a splash of wine to them. Here’s how to make the most of wine in the …