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Understanding Oak, Wine Barrel Maker Visits India

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 …

You don’t have to break the bank to drink good wine

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 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: 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 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

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

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

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

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 …