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Sommelier India Wine Magazine on the newsstands
A new issue of Sommelier India Wine Magazine is out! July/August 2010 is another content rich edition covering a host of subjects to inform and entertain the reader. Along with our regular sections like On …
SI Tasting Panel: Viognier makes a splash
The Sommelier India Tasting Panel tastes a selection of Indian and International Viognier. Left to right: Rukn Luthra, Rovina Sabnani, Harshal Shah, Reva K Singh and visiting SI co-publisher, Shiv Singh. British wine writer and …
Historic tasting at Ch Brane-Cantenac in Bordeaux
The first ever tasting of Bordeaux Blends from the Gimblett Gravels region of New Zealand took place recently in Bordeaux. Hosted jointly by Henri Lurton, Proprietor of Château Brane-Cantenac, Steve Smith MW of Craggy Range …
Will you be India’s first Master of Wine? Apply Now
The Masters of Wine remain the most elite professionals within the world of wine, with currently only 280 MWs scattered around 23 different countries none of whom are India based. But with applications opening this …
Globus sets its sights on the UK consumer
Globus Wines is now selling its Miazma brand of wines to select Indian restaurants and the UK consumer via its website www.finewineofindia.com. By opening an internet channel, Miazma has become the first Indian wine company …
The Rolls Royce of Wine Courses
We all know what it’s like to be handed a wine list at a business dinner and not know how to make a suitable selection. It can be downright embarrassing. Understanding wine is essential in …
Nonino Grappa: Italy’s Elixir
Elizabetta Nonino, third generation of the Nonino family, was recently in India to launch her family’s eponymous grappa and introduce us to this alcoholic by-product of wine. Grappa is an Italian alcohol which is made …
The Future of Grenache: From the Good to the Great
The leading lights of the wine world were gathered together at the lovely hamlet of Le Crestet in early June for a symposium to discuss the future of Grenache. The grape is the world’s fourth …
Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux
The goal of the first ever Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc Concourse that took place in Bordeaux was to encourage the promotion of good quality wines from the Sauvignon vine and to familiarise the public its …
The Wine Society of India takes a trip to Nashik
The Wine Society recently took its much anticipated day-trip up to Nashik, to wander around a few of its finer vineyards, and learn more about the winemaking process. The four-hour journey to Nashik from Mumbai …
Bordeaux abuzz with the prices. Chateau Palmer at Rs. 150,000 a case
Bordeaux is abuzz, the sun is out, the coats, jumpers and gloves have been put away and everyone is at their sexy best as the temperature heads towards 30° C. Mouths are buzzing too …
Wine Course option for Indians in Wine Country
There is a tremendous need for wine education in India but how many strong wine education options do we have? The earliest formal programme was probably the KBR School of Wine which runs courses in …