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Understanding Oak, Wine Barrel Maker Visits India
Winemaking is not just technique: it’s an art. The multiplicity of elements that go into making a good wine must be understood, felt and tasted, not merely listed, says Ruma Singh. For wine aficionados, there …
Coming Up Roses. Find out more in Sommelier India
If you love rosés, this one is for you. The Sommelier India Tasting Panel is tasting a selection of rosé wines available in India. If you are curious about where the best rosé wines come …
Jeff Koons designs 2010 Mouton Rothschild label
Wine lovers who buy a bottle of 2010 Château Mouton Rothschild can look forward to more than just good wine, with the bottle they also get a work of art. The label of the …
Bordeaux and the vexed question of classification
The process of classifying the wines of the Bordeaux region has been going on for over 350 years and for most of this time it has been in flux. The process has been traditionally determined …
You don’t have to break the bank to drink good wine
Cheap wine doesn’t mean poor quality. This a myth and it’s never been less true. Wine doesn’t even have to be cellared for years to reach its optimum level. New viticultcultural practices and technological advances …
Ziya at The Oberoi Mumbai adds new zing to its menu
Ziya, the contemporary Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai, has introduced a special menu to mark the end of the year. The innovative “Z” menu by twice Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, is inspired by the …
Villa Maria: New Zealand’s Most Awarded Winery
Villa Maria is a familiar name to wine lovers in India and 2012 celebrates the 50th vintage of this award-winning winery. Sir George Fistonich, owner and founder, would have liked to visit India on his …
The Pune Wine Tasting Festival is here again
The sixth edition of the Pune Wine Tasting Festival is being held on December 15 and 16 on the lawns of Rohi Villa, Lane No. 7 Koregaon Park, Pune. The much awaited annual festival will …
German Rieslings post harvest in the winery
After having harvested all the juicy grapes rich in fruit sugar with high Oechsle levels, then selected and pressed them, and now transferred them to barrels and tanks, the exciting time of waiting and observing …
IGT Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei 2009 available on tap
The official release of IGT Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei 2009 coincides with the debut of the ENOMATIC wine system decorated and designed by Roberto Cavalli and his son Tommaso. The ENOMATIC wine system was presented …
German Riesling and the Misty Month of November
As the dust settles on the river valley and dewy sediments on the plants, and it begins to get misty in the evenings, most people are looking forward to December, wintertime, the Advent season …
St Clair Wines, Aromatic and Elegant
It may be Matt Thomson’s first visit to India, but the chief winemaker of Saint Clair estate in Marlborough, New Zealand, has been suitably impressed so far, writes Naina Hiranandani, who met him in Mumbai …