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Features17 Apr 2016
The sixth edition of World Malbec Day celebrated in Mumbai
April 17 –The Consulate General & Trade Promotion Centre of Argentina in Mumbai celebrated the sixth edition of World Malbec Day at the Taj Mahal Palace & Hotel, along with 64 cities and 50 countries …
Features14 Apr 2016
Recently in India, Etienne Hugel ambassador of Alsace wines passed away in April 2016
The international wine world had barely recovered from news of the untimely passing away of Paul Pontallier (59 years), Managing Director of Château Margaux, in Bordeaux, followed by Burgundy legend, Louis Latour of Maison Latour (83 years) when …
Features30 Mar 2016
Indian French alliance in Grover Zampa Vineyards
In a board meeting held in Mumbai recently, one of India’s best wineries, Grover Zampa Vineyards announced the entry of Edouard Labruyère on its board as an investor. The investment has come through Ravi Viswanathan’s Visvires …
Features30 Mar 2016
International Vine and Food Experience – An exceptional two-day experience
“The International Vine and Food Experience 2016” at The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi was as exciting as the previous years. Held this time around, in association with Sibarita – The pleasure principle, it was curated …
Features30 Mar 2016
The face of Chateau Margaux is no more
The face of Chateau Margaux – 59-year old Paul Pontallier who had been battling cancer for some time, expired yesterday on March 28. After studying oneology at the University of Bordeaux, Pontallier joined the first growth …
Features25 Mar 2016
This June, visit the “City of Wine” in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the venue for a new attraction: La Cité du Vin or The City of Wine, which is scheduled to open this June. The ultra-modern building on the banks of the River Garonne in …
Features24 Mar 2016
Delhi’s Indian Accent now in the Big Apple
The only Indian restaurant to be featured in the “2015 San Pellegrino list of 100 Best Restaurants in the World” – Indian Accent (founded by Rohit Khattar of Old World Hospitality) is all set to welcome …
Features15 Mar 2016
News in Brief – New wineries to open in Nashik
Nashik, March 14, 2016 – Seven new wineries are likely to open in the next year or two in Godavari Wine Park at Vinchur, about 60 km from Nashik, according to a TOI report. The Maharashtra Industrial …
Features04 Mar 2016
Pricey Wines and Market Dynamics
What is a wine worth and what is its pricing formula? Is it a measure of quality or market dynamics? Michael Fridjhon raises some interesting questions on wine prices and the Cape Wine Industry in …
Features29 Feb 2016
“Wines of India” programme launched in Mumbai
Since the early 2000s, India has been hyped as an important emerging market for wine. The country has an optimum climate for grape cultivation and its main wine-producing states, Maharashtra and Karnataka, are leading producers of …
Features24 Feb 2016
Patriarch of Historic Napa Vineyard is 101 years and still going strong
Mira Advani Honeycutt was lucky to have an opportunity to chat with Peter Mondavi Sr shortly before his 101st birthday, revelling in his reminiscences and homespun business philosophy The patriarch of the historic Charles Krug Winery, Peter Mondavi Sr, …
Features20 Feb 2016
Sommelier India February-March Issue on the Newsstands
December and January, representing the Holiday Season are unusually busy months for me. This is the time of year when my friends and family from around the world descend on Delhi and claim my …