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How Montes rewrote Chile’s wine story

How Montes rewrote Chile’s wine story

Montes Sr. is widely celebrated for his innovative, risk-taking approach and spearheading Chile’s modern wine renaissance. Ruma Singh interviewed him on his recent visit to India Aurelio Montes Sr. is the winemaker credited with setting …

JJ Prüm and the Art of Mosel Riesling

JJ Prüm and the Art of Mosel Riesling

Raymond Blake considers JJ Prum wines the pinnacle of Mosel Rieslings and uses five mini-flights of two wines each to substantiate his view Others may cavil but whenever my mind drifts to Germany, specifically Moselwards, …

The Charming Hamlet of Los Olivos

The Charming Hamlet of Los Olivos

Once a quiet stagecoach stop, Los Olivos blends Old West charm with epicurean delights and a compelling wine scene, writes Mira Advani Honeycutt Timelessness and a whisper-soft ambience greet you at Los Olivos, a historic …

On Joy, History, and the Anti-Alcohol Movement

On Joy, History, and the Anti-Alcohol Movement

Raymond Blake is fearful about the growing anti-alcohol movement and its negative consequences, but remains a strong proponent of wine drunk in moderation and the joy it has brought over millenia “Those who forget their …

Landmark bottling of Bhutanese wine

Landmark bottling of Bhutanese wine

Who would have thought that wine could be produced in Bhutan, a country in the eastern Himalayas adjacent to Sikkim known for its Buddhist monasteries and dramatic landscapes with subtropical plains and steep mountains, rather …

Sula Turns 25 Celebrating a Milestone

Sula Turns 25 Celebrating a Milestone

Over 25 transformative years, Sula today stands proud as the cornerstone of India’s wine revolution, writes Devati Mallick This year marks a special milestone for Sula Vineyards, 25 years of redefining Indian wine and …

Prowine 2024 in Pictures

Prowine 2024 in Pictures

The 4th edition of ProWine Mumbai concluded with perfect execution, setting a new benchmark for quality and providing India with the largest event platform for wines and spirits Mumbai, November 2024: ProWine Mumbai, a 2-day …

Naidu Vineyards

Naidu Wines: Bridging Heritage & Craft in Sonoma

In the heart of Sonoma County, Naidu Wines is blossoming from a personal passion into a beacon for fine wine enthusiasts, where each bottle reflects the vision, resilience, and rich heritage of founder Raghni Naidu. …

Zinfandel: California’s First Heritage Grape

Zinfandel: California’s First Heritage Grape

Before Cabernet Sauvignon ruled California, there was Zinfandel, says Mira Advani Honeycutt, California’s original, heritage wine grape Deep-hued and robust yet soulful, lush on the palate, ringing with a brambly compote of plums and blackberries, …