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Features23 Sep 2013
Indian wine exports to step up in Asia
Encouraged by the Indian Grape Processing Board (IGPB), Indian wine producers are now looking to export to countries closer home in Asia, starting with Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, states a Times of India news …
Features21 Sep 2013
September 21 – International Grenache Day
Sept. 21- Sommelier India marked International Grenache Day with a private celebration of this marvellously versatile grape that produces such a range of wonderful wines, but has never quite received the recognition that it deserves …
Features20 Sep 2013
Sula’s Nasika distributed in the UK by Direct Wines
Released in September in the UK, Nasika by Sula Vineyards will be available to consumers online and by mail order. Named after India’s wine hub and place of origin, Nashik, Nasika is being marketed and …
Features20 Sep 2013
Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus by Jeff Koons
Dom Perignon is not just a fabulous Champagne but also a cultural icon that partners frequently with artists and innovators. At one time SI had a wonderful image of “Dom Pérignon by Andy Warhol” on …
Features04 Sep 2013
A Fruitful Collaboration
You cannot talk about passion, you have to taste it,” said Italian oenologist Dr. Vincenzo Vernocchi as he introduced Fusion Wines to diners at La Terrazza, Hyatt Regency, Pune on August 29. Brinda Gill reports. …
Features31 Aug 2013
Where Have All The Wines Gone?
There’s such a dearth of good wine retailers in our capital that I’m always at a loss when asked, “Where can I get a decent bottle of wine?” Where, indeed? Especially if you are looking …
Features30 Aug 2013
Poor grape harvest forecast for France in 2013
France is facing one of its poorest wine grape harvests in four decades due to a cold and rainy northern spring and severe hail storms. The 2013 harvest is expected to reach just 43.5 millions …
Features29 Aug 2013
Paul Walsh former Diageo CEO appointed to USL Board
August 29, 2013: Diageo announced early last week that former CEO Paul Walsh (pictured, left) has been appointed as an additional director of United Spirits Limited along with Vikram Singh Mehta, who joins as an …
Features13 Aug 2013
What a great “waste” of wine!
Grape seed waste seems to be the new “goodie” in the world of wine. Till some time back, whatever residue (wine folks call it pomace) was left after crushing the juice from grapes was trashed. …
Features13 Aug 2013
Myra Wines launched in Pune
The launch of Myra Vineyard wines was marked by an enjoyable evening of delicious tapas, peppy music and wine at Terttulia, a popular restaurant with a young vibe at the hip Koregaon Park neighbourhood of …
Features08 Aug 2013
The Call of Chianti Classico
A new quality classification and logo has been developed for Chianti Classico wines to differentiate them from regular Chianti, reports Reva K Singh, suggesting that you let the Black Rooster take up permanent residence in …
Features04 Aug 2013
Seeking an Importer
Francesca Ganguzza is the owner of a Sicilian winery of the same name. It is a small company that goes back five generations working hard to produce grapes and wines of high quality. They make …