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Two in the Bush or a Bird in Hand? An Aussie view

Two in the Bush or a Bird in Hand? An Aussie view

In 1997, an unassuming young viticulturalist and winemaker, Andrew Nugent, chanced his arm in the emerging wine region of the Adelaide Hills and planted vineyards and an olive grove on 100 acres in Woodside, Australia. …

Raising the Bar at The Tasting Room, Mumbai

Raising the Bar at The Tasting Room, Mumbai

Interesting conversation and commendable Australian wines come together at The Tasting Room in Mumbai on 11 February 2010. De Bortoli Wines from the Yarra Valley, in the country since four years now, organized the tasting …

Sitting Down with Nine Hills, SIWC Winning Wine

Sitting Down with Nine Hills, SIWC Winning Wine

There’s no better way to taste and judge medal-winning wine than to sit down in exclusive company over a 4-course gourmet meal paired with the wines. So when 50 wine lovers got the invitation to …

Four Seasons Reserve launched in Bangalore

Four Seasons Reserve launched in Bangalore

UB’s formal launch of the Four Seasons Reserve range of wines took place in great style in Bangalore on 11 January 2010, writes Ruma Singh. Left:Guests raising a toast to SIWC award winner Four Seasons …

Westin Pune launches Italian restaurant

Westin Pune launches Italian restaurant

Prego, the Italian restaurant at Pune’s all-new luxury hotel The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, hosted an enjoyable wine dinner on 21st December 2009 to announce its presence on the city’s culinary map. And what could …

Women’s Wine Club launches in Mumbai

Women’s Wine Club launches in Mumbai

Wine clubs are popping up across the country at a frenzied pace as interest in wine grows. And as consumers deepen their appreciation for wine, the clubs are getting more specialized. The most recent club …

Mike, “Tengo”…… Bravo!

Mike, “Tengo”…… Bravo!

Dharti Desai, CEO and founder of FineWinesnMore had the pleasure of hosting a fun-filled evening to announce the launch of MTB wines from Mendonza, Argentina at Blue Frog, Mumbai, on the 20th of October 2009. …

FineWinesnMore launches Private label from Argentina

FineWinesnMore launches Private label from Argentina

Mike Barrow, the winemaker from the Costaflores Organic Vineyard in Mendoza Argentina, is the newest member of the FineWinesnMore wine family, reports Craig Wedge, adding, “I have never known a winemaker that doesn’t have a …

Maharaja wine flask

Maharaja wine flask

A rare masterpiece of Mughal art, a gold and silver wine flask, studded with jade, rubies and emeralds, is one of the highlights of a breathtaking new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert …

Nederburg Wines from South Africa come to Mumbai

Nederburg Wines from South Africa come to Mumbai

Aspri, one of India’s leading importers and distributors of premium wines and spirits, recently introduced us the Wine Masters Reserve range from Nederburg, South Africa. Nederburg, one of the best known and oldest South African …

Bespoke Wines from Australia

Bespoke Wines from Australia

After France, Australia’s wines make up the second largest category of wines imported into India. This category has been growing steadily over the last few years and presently represents a growth rate of just about …