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Guess who’s coming for dinner? Pio Boffa!
Features29 Feb 2012

Guess who’s coming for dinner? Pio Boffa!

It was a flying visit for Pio Boffa, literally. He came only for one night and it was at the Hyatt Regency’s Italian restaurant in Delhi that I met him, says Reva K. Singh. The …

Champagne holidays – Just a click away
Features27 Feb 2012

Champagne holidays – Just a click away

iTunes has launched a new app called Champagne Day, targeted especially for Champagne lovers who are planning a trip to the region and want hands-on information from reliable sources before they plan their holidays, writes …

Passing Through: Tommaso Cavalli
Features24 Feb 2012

Passing Through: Tommaso Cavalli

Every year designer winemaker Tommaso Cavalli makes a fleeting visit to India. This year too has been no different. Even though the visit is short, Cavalli makes sure he checks out how he’s placed in …

The 2nd Malaka Vallonné Wine Festival 2012, Pune
Features16 Feb 2012

The 2nd Malaka Vallonné Wine Festival 2012, Pune

It’s harvest time for most wineries in India and what better way to celebrate than with a wine fest? The oldest and biggest is Sulafest, which is now in its 5th year and took place …

Good Reads for the Thirsty Traveller
Features14 Feb 2012

Good Reads for the Thirsty Traveller

Cult wines have a well-deserved reputation and a loyal following, but there is a whole universe of other wines that can be enjoyed as much and can also hold their own with the best. It …

Sula Fest 2012 – bigger and better than ever
Features12 Feb 2012

Sula Fest 2012 – bigger and better than ever

It was a brand new version of the Sulafest this year. Bigger, better and packed with things to do, Sulafest 2012 on February 4 and 5, was a rocking combo of music, wine and food. …

Savouring soufflés with a glass of wine at Fenix, Mumbai
Features11 Feb 2012

Savouring soufflés with a glass of wine at Fenix, Mumbai

To combat the nip in the air, Fenix, the all-day dining, world cuisine restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai offers diners warm and soothing soufflé delicacies paired with premium wines by the glass, from 10th to …

Hospices de Beaune wines, first time in India
Features04 Feb 2012

Hospices de Beaune wines, first time in India

For the first time ever, Hospices de Beaune, the famous wine charity from Burgundy is showcasing its wines to potential clients, wine enthusiasts and collectors in India, says Reva K Singh. In association with Sommelier …

Message in a bottle
Features04 Feb 2012

Message in a bottle

February and romance go hand in hand. And if you’re thinking of ways to woo your significant other, here’s a little something that can go into that basket along with chocolate and roses. A perfect …

Why do roses decorate the ends of vine rows?
Features31 Jan 2012

Why do roses decorate the ends of vine rows?

The roses that decorate the ends of vine rows were not originally planted for aesthetic reasons believe it or not. Rose plants are highly susceptible to vine diseases and are usually affected earlier than the …