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From Burgundy to Napa, meet one of the most colourful vignerons in the world
Mira Advani Honeycutt meets Jean-Charles Boisset at his flagship estate in Napa Valley To say that Jean-Charles Boisset is colourful is an understatement. Take his signature red socks that fit snugly inside Christian Louboutin shoes …
Exploring historic Buena Vista winery, California
Mira Advani-Honeycutt shares the story of the Buena Vista winery in Sonoma, the one that Jean-Charles Boisset acquired and renovated in 2011… Buena Vista winery was founded in 1857 in the town of Sonoma …
WOSA Sommelier Cup attracts Asian sommeliers
Held every three years, the competition is for sommeliers and professionals working in the wine service industry to compete for the Sommelier Cup title in the finals in South Africa. The competition is now open …
Oz Clarke joins NZ Wine Hall of Fame on Intnl Sauvignon Blanc Day
Wine expert and writer (pictured left), Oz Clarke has been inducted in the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame and will be presented with his certificate of membership today, fittingly, on the occasion of International Sauvignon …
Sula wins prestigious award for wine tourism
Adding another feather to its cap, The Drinks Business recognised Sula’s contribution to promoting oeno-tourism with its award for “Best contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism”. CEO Rajeev Samant accepted the award on May 4th at the 13th Annual Drinks Business Awards ceremony …
Reveilo wines bag awards in Hong Kong at Asia Wine Review 2016
Vintage Wines Pvt Ltd that produces the Reveilo label has come a long way. It was established by Yatin Patil as a boutique winery in 2004 at his ancestral village of Geeta Kunj in Nashik. Reveilo wines …
Wine, Hasty Pudding and Pie
April 2016 If you were thinking of throwing wine on a person’s face will the quality of the wine in your hand determine whether you would actually go ahead with the act? asks Raghu Bahadur …
Climate Change: Good or bad for wine?
In March I gave several talks in Tokyo to Japan’s exceptionally numerous and exceptionally polite wine lovers in which I extolled the newfound virtues of English sparkling wine, writes Jancis Robinson in her column in …
Biodynamics in winemaking, A Global Trend
Stephen Quinn spoke to winemakers in France, Chile, Italy, Australia and New Zealand to find out why they believe that biodynamic practices make for better wine, and happier workers. Monty Waldin, a British winemaker based …
The sixth edition of World Malbec Day celebrated in Mumbai
April 17 –The Consulate General & Trade Promotion Centre of Argentina in Mumbai celebrated the sixth edition of World Malbec Day at the Taj Mahal Palace & Hotel, along with 64 cities and 50 countries …
Recently in India, Etienne Hugel ambassador of Alsace wines passed away in April 2016
The international wine world had barely recovered from news of the untimely passing away of Paul Pontallier (59 years), Managing Director of Château Margaux, in Bordeaux, followed by Burgundy legend, Louis Latour of Maison Latour (83 years) when …
Indian French alliance in Grover Zampa Vineyards
In a board meeting held in Mumbai recently, one of India’s best wineries, Grover Zampa Vineyards announced the entry of Edouard Labruyère on its board as an investor. The investment has come through Ravi Viswanathan’s Visvires …