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2012 Cooler, More Classical Vintage in Germany

2012 Cooler, More Classical Vintage in Germany

The public generally appreciates the more luscious style of Riesling from warmer vintages. Collectors, however, prize the cooler, more classical years that bring nerve, drive and purity. There should be plenty of all three in …

Great Indian Wine Tasting featured in Financial Times

Great Indian Wine Tasting featured in Financial Times

The Great Indian Wine Tasting results were discussed in a Financial Times column by Jancis Robinson. Ms Robinson who also writes a column for Sommelier India, discussed the growth of the Indian wine industry, Sommelier …

SI attends a Vertical Tasting of iconic Frescobaldi wines

SI attends a Vertical Tasting of iconic Frescobaldi wines

Special wine dinners were held recently in Delhi and Mumbai during the visit of Marquis Leonardo Frescobaldi, President of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi. Guests were treated to a first ever vertical tasting of top Frescobaldi …

Celebrating Formula One with Mumm at Greater Noida

Celebrating Formula One with Mumm at Greater Noida

When Sebastian Vettel claimed the winner’s trophy at the India Grand Prix, there was one more winner with him on the podium, says Soni Sangwan. It was a tall, dark, cool and frothy individual, stylishly …

Chablis Expects a Golden Harvest

Chablis Expects a Golden Harvest

October 26, 2012: The weather in Burgundy hasn’t been exactly ideal for grape growers but, even so, the predictions for the 2012 harvest in Chablis are good. This is due in large measure to the …

Vineyard gift for 152nd Hospice de Beaune auction

Vineyard gift for 152nd Hospice de Beaune auction

Coming up on 18 November is the 152nd Wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as the president this year and a new cuvée offered at auction: ECHEZEAUX GRAND CRU, Cuvée …

A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune

A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune

“I find Indians remarkably friendly. At all levels people have been so warm and welcoming. You can feel the genuine welcome. Of course I also love that Indians play cricket!” said Charles Withington, Export Director …

Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla

Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla

The familiar, post-September nip in the air and the promise of a cheerful evening ahead, made our step lighter as Rattan and I stepped into Chowbella at Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla. The annual AGM of …

Wine, film and food at Delhi’s Ristorante Diva

Wine, film and food at Delhi’s Ristorante Diva

Wine savvy consumers and SI readers are well aware of Amarone and Valpolicella wines from Italy. They may also knnow Marilisa Allegrini, (pictured here with a bottle of her famed Amarone) who has done so …

USL and Diageo bosses to head Indian alcobev industry

USL and Diageo bosses to head Indian alcobev industry

Mumbai, 1 October 2012: The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the apex body of the wine and spirits industry in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ashok Capoor, President and Managing Director, …