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Anyone who has spilt red wine will agree, the stains are impossible to remove. Well, the answer to all the problems of clumsy red wine lovers may lie in white wine. Yes, try white wine …
Pernod Ricard’s Champagne house, GH Mumm, famous for its Cordon Rouge or red ribbon that features on its labels, recently launched its 2006 vintage. The brand’s red ribbon, originally created in 1876 as a tribute …
In a pathbreaking initiative, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, one of Italy’s most prestigious wine producers, has released the first vintage of Gorgona, a wine made by prisoners. The “Frescobaldi per Gorgona” project is led by Vice …
Indian customs duties on wines and spirits bought from the European Union are likely to drop to 40% from 150%. A recent news report (June 17) in the Indian daily, Business Standard, notes that Indian …
Here’s another reason to raise a Champagne flute – new research has revealed that three glasses of the bubbly per week reduce the onset of brain disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The ancients esteemed wine for all that it contributes to life and wellbeing. “A medicine,” noted Plato in his Laws, “given for the purposes of securing modesty of soul and health and strength of body.” …
Forty years ago, Moët & Chandon, the famous French Champagne house, created history by expanding to foreign shores. Forsaking characteristic French snobbery and regional exclusivity, Moet took their expertise in making Champagne – or sparkling …
Over the past months this blog has published various articles on German Riesling – describing the weather conditions, the vineyards and the concepts of wine making. The Mosel – the most legendary wine producing region …
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive gastronomic society present in over 70 countries around the world, celebrated its fifth anniversary of existence in India with a champagne breakfast at the Taj West End, Bangalore, reports …
When it comes to wine storage, there is one extremely important tip you should never forget. The best way to store wine is horizontally so that the cork is kept moist. A dry cork can …
A special wine dinner was hosted recently at the Hyatt Regency Pune. “When I heard that Guido Vannucchi, Export Director, Marchesi Antinori, was going to be in India, I didn’t want to lose the opportunity …
After two years running as commendation winner at the 2010 and 2011 International Wine Challenge, the Fratelli Chenin Blanc 2012 moved up a notch and scored the Bronze at UK’s International Wine Challenge 2013. This …