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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
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, …
Clos Fourtet: Premier Grand Cru Wine from Saint-Émilion
Raymond Blake visits Clos Fourtet and finds it lives up to its venerable reputation for excellence in the hands of its present day owners Twenty-two hectares above ground and 13 below. That, in a nutshell, …
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
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 …
Jai Singh’s interview in the Summer 2025 issue of Sommelier India
Jai Singh, an Indian sommelier working in Italy, succeeded in bagging the prestigious title of Best Sommelier of India. Jai speaks to Reva K Singh in a freewheeling interview about what it means to be …
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
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
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 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
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, …
Soaring High: Fratelli’s revamped Master Selection
The idea behind the new label of the Master Selection range by Fratelli is as fresh and exciting as the wine in the bottle, says Devati Mallick Nestled in the picturesque Solapur region of Maharashtra, …