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Features06 Dec 2012
IGT Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei 2009 available on tap
The official release of IGT Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei 2009 coincides with the debut of the ENOMATIC wine system decorated and designed by Roberto Cavalli and his son Tommaso. The ENOMATIC wine system was presented …
Features24 Nov 2012
German Riesling and the Misty Month of November
As the dust settles on the river valley and dewy sediments on the plants, and it begins to get misty in the evenings, most people are looking forward to December – wintertime, the Advent season …
Features14 Nov 2012
St Clair Wines, Aromatic and Elegant
It may be Matt Thomson’s first visit to India, but the chief winemaker of Saint Clair estate in Marlborough, New Zealand, has been suitably impressed so far, writes Naina Hiranandani, who met him in Mumbai …
Features14 Nov 2012
2012 Cooler, More Classical Vintage in Germany
The public generally appreciates the more luscious style of Riesling from warmer vintages. Collectors, however, prize the cooler, more classical years that bring nerve, drive and purity. There should be plenty of all three in …
Features11 Nov 2012
Great Indian Wine Tasting featured in Financial Times
The Great Indian Wine Tasting results were discussed in a Financial Times column by Jancis Robinson. Ms Robinson who also writes a column for Sommelier India, discussed the growth of the Indian wine industry, Sommelier …
Features30 Oct 2012
SI attends a Vertical Tasting of iconic Frescobaldi wines
Special wine dinners were held recently in Delhi and Mumbai during the visit of Marquis Leonardo Frescobaldi, President of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi. Guests were treated to a first ever vertical tasting of top Frescobaldi …
Features30 Oct 2012
German Riesling in the golden month of October….
The harvest is round the corner – at last! All the hard work put into the vineyard the whole year round will be finally compensated for with reward and glory, writes Ariff Jamal. All actions …
Features29 Oct 2012
Celebrating Formula One with Mumm at Greater Noida
When Sebastian Vettel claimed the winner’s trophy at the India Grand Prix, there was one more winner with him on the podium, says Soni Sangwan. It was a tall, dark, cool and frothy individual, stylishly …
Features27 Oct 2012
Chablis Expects a Golden Harvest
October 26, 2012: The weather in Burgundy hasn’t been exactly ideal for grape growers but, even so, the predictions for the 2012 harvest in Chablis are good. This is due in large measure to the …
Features25 Oct 2012
Vineyard gift for 152nd Hospice de Beaune auction
Coming up on 18 November is the 152nd Wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as the president this year and a new cuvée offered at auction: ECHEZEAUX GRAND CRU – Cuvée …
Features23 Oct 2012
A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune
“I find Indians remarkably friendly. At all levels people have been so warm and welcoming. You can feel the genuine welcome. Of course I also love that Indians play cricket!” said Charles Withington, Export Director …
Features23 Oct 2012
Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla
The familiar, post-September nip in the air and the promise of a cheerful evening ahead, made our step lighter as Rattan and I stepped into Chowbella at Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla. The annual AGM of …