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For all die-hard fans of Thai food – Baan Thai is back! The flavours of the iconic Thai restaurant at the Oberoi are back in Delhi – but only for a limited time. So hurry …

After the exhilarating weeks spent in the vineyard during harvest and then the chaotic weeks in the dark gloomy cellars, the month of January brings along with it well-merited peace and calm, writes Dr Ariff …

Once the previous issue goes to press, I start work almost immediately on the next edition. It’s an exciting time for me because I’m done with the old and I have something new and fresh …

Winemaking is not just technique: it’s an art. The multiplicity of elements that go into making a good wine must be understood, felt and tasted, not merely listed, says Ruma Singh. For wine aficionados, there …

If you love rosés, this one is for you. The Sommelier India Tasting Panel is tasting a selection of rosé wines available in India. If you are curious about where the best rosé wines come …

Wine lovers who buy a bottle of 2010 Château Mouton Rothschild can look forward to more than just good wine – with the bottle they also get a work of art. The label of the …

The process of classifying the wines of the Bordeaux region has been going on for over 350 years and for most of this time it has been in flux. The process has been traditionally determined …

Cheap wine doesn’t mean poor quality. This a myth and it’s never been less true. Wine doesn’t even have to be cellared for years to reach its optimum level. New viticultcultural practices and technological advances …

Ziya, the contemporary Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai, has introduced a special menu to mark the end of the year. The innovative “Z” menu by twice Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, is inspired by the …

Villa Maria is a familiar name to wine lovers in India and 2012 celebrates the 50th vintage of this award-winning winery. Sir George Fistonich, owner and founder, would have liked to visit India on his …

The sixth edition of the Pune Wine Tasting Festival is being held on December 15 and 16 on the lawns of Rohi Villa, Lane No. 7 Koregaon Park, Pune. The much awaited annual festival will …

After having harvested all the juicy grapes rich in fruit sugar with high Oechsle levels, then selected and pressed them, and now transferred them to barrels and tanks, the exciting time of waiting and observing …