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The Source: Sula’s premium collection
Features18 Dec 2023

The Source: Sula’s premium collection

Rajeev Samant, CEO and founder of Sula Vineyards, says, “I worked very closely with our winemakers and team to come up with the idea of The Source. It is all about small-batch premium wines of …

Unveiling the Premier Crus of Chablis
Features18 Dec 2023

Unveiling the Premier Crus of Chablis

Chablis, the white wine of Burgundy is highly appreciated, but what is not so well known is the great diversity present amongst the Premier Crus. The wines of 1er cru Chablis reveal not just the …

Willamette Valley, Oregon, The holy grail for  Pinot lovers
Features18 Dec 2023

Willamette Valley, Oregon, The holy grail for Pinot lovers

Oregon’s Willamette Valley attracts noted Burgundy domains and Indian vintners, Rajat Parr and Dr Madaiah Revana, reports Mira Advani Honeycutt For passionate Pinot-philes, Willamette Valley is the holy grail. Located in the northwestern state of …

Getting a Taste for Wine at University Competitions
Features17 Dec 2023

Getting a Taste for Wine at University Competitions

Carol Wright on University Wine Tasting Competitions that teach students how to appreciate wine Wine tasting is a weird hobby with like-minded people,” says Ian Cheung a top scoring competitor in the annual blind wine …

Merlot is alive and kicking, thank you!
Features30 Oct 2023

Merlot is alive and kicking, thank you!

Resurrected after being slapped down in the awardwinning film, “Sideways”, Merlot has made a comeback, writes Mira Advani Honeycutt Merlot is not lying low anymore. If the #MerlotMe movement has anything to do with it, …

Decoding ‘Dry’ in Wines and Spirits
Features30 Oct 2023

Decoding ‘Dry’ in Wines and Spirits

Read Gagan Sharma’s explanation of this term and be prepared to be astonished – and a tad confused! The Oxford dictionary defines ‘balance’ as ‘a situation in which different elements are equal or in the …

Portugal’s most famous Winemaker
Features18 Oct 2023

Portugal’s most famous Winemaker

The Douro region in Portugal is a historical register of iconic names defying any idea of precedence: Taylor’s, Symington, Sandeman, Croft, Fonseca et al. It’s a long list. If you stand on Gustav Eiffel’s bridge …

Discovering California’s Monterey County
Features11 Oct 2023

Discovering California’s Monterey County

From the Big Sur coastline to the fairy-tale cottages of Carmel- by-the-Sea with its many restaurants and award-winning wines, Monterey County is a unique California getaway. Mira Advani Honeycutt gives us the lowdown A 90-minute …

Saint Émilion’s Jewel: Château Figeac’s Rise
Features27 Sep 2023

Saint Émilion’s Jewel: Château Figeac’s Rise

Château Figeac was elevated to Saint Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ last year. Raymond Blake visited the estate recently and concurs with the widely held view that the recognition was long overdue My wife …

Exploring the Global Rise of Rosé: A Sparkling Journey
Features27 Sep 2023

Exploring the Global Rise of Rosé: A Sparkling Journey

In the world of rosés, the category that has outstripped all the others is sparkling pink, writes Elizabeth Gabay as she tastes some exceptional examples The rise of rosé over the last decade has attracted …

Revolutionizing Palates: India’s Artisanal Cheese Landscape
Features22 Sep 2023

Revolutionizing Palates: India’s Artisanal Cheese Landscape

Devati Mallick reports on the Indian cheese brands rolling out a fascinating selection of homegrown artisanal cheeses for your everyday epicurean delight For centuries, wine and cheese have flourished as the perfect partners. Their relationship …