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With the summer in full swing across India, Chandon India has come up with a perfect wine to beat this sultry weather. It’s called Délice and this new sparkler has been created at their winery in …

The inaugural edition of the India Wine Awards came to an end last week with the awards ceremony at Sofitel BKC in Mumbai. Its three co-founders  – Subhash Arora, Sourish Bhattacharyya and Sonal Holland MW …

An epitome of excellence – Rémy Martin XO or extra-old Cognac, created in 1981 by cellar master André Giraud from “the most sought after” terroirs – Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne – continues to satisfy the evolved palates …

Using 3D video projection mapping, Louis XIII is recreating its most memorable moments at a chic pop-up concept store at Harrods, London. Apart from “immersing” themselves in this one-of-a-kind experience, Harrods’ discerning clientele can also pick up …

When Monsieur Gilles Bragard, founder of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCC) accepted the invitation of President Mukherjee to come to India with his illustrious entourage comprising chefs of heads of state, there was …

Springtime is here and in full bloom at Gaja’s Darmagi Vineyard, the first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Piedmont planted in the heart of Barbaresco in 1978. Although Giovanni Gaja (1908-2002) loved thinking differently,  when he first …

The Indian wine industry is coming of age. The country was recently invited by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) to be part of the worldwide process to decide on international labelling norms …

The Delhi chapter of the International Wine & Food Society pulled out all the stops for an eventful three-day programme for members of the Asia Pacific Zone in the Indian capital. The Welcome Dinner at the …

This April, the Supervisory Board of Vinexpo SAS, has appointed 58-year-old Christophe Navarre, Chief Executive Officer of Moët Hennessy, as its new president. Two other leading figures from the wine and spirits sector are also joining …

Sommelier Charles Donnadieu at The Lalit New Delhi tells Reva K Singh that the profession of a sommelier is recognised around the world… Charles Donnadieu earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from International Hotel …

The best wines to drink… The question is what is the best? When speaking about wine, how does one describe the best? It isn’t necessarily the greatest, as the greatest wines in the world may …

Entering its 10th edition this year, Sula Vineyards’ Sula Fest is back with a bang. Here’s why you should be making a beeline for it… In 2008, when the SulaFest was held for the first …