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Features29 Nov 2010
The spirit of Roberto Cavalli
“The Roberto Cavalli Vodka is a lifestyle extension of the Roberto Cavalli brand,” said soft-spoken Tommaso Cavalli, the eldest son of Roberto Cavalli, the famous Italian fashion designer. Brinda Gill met Tommaso in Pune at …
Features25 Nov 2010
Breakfast with Clicquot
In the latest news from the Bangalore Wine Club, members got together for a truly unique experience. Aslam Gafoor, President, Bangalore Wine Club and committee members, Nina Mohan, Krishnaswamy and Naozar Daruwala put together a …
Features23 Nov 2010
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2010
For a wine fair in only its third year, the recently-concluded Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (4th – 6th November) was very well organised: nearly 700 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, about …
Features23 Nov 2010
Napa Vintners Win Important Protection in India
India has granted Geographic Indication Status (GI) to the Napa Valley Appellation thereby protecting the name “Napa Valley” from mis-descriptive labeling while protecting consumers with truth in wine labeling in that country, according to a …
Features22 Nov 2010
Fratelli Wines Launched in Pune
Fratelli Wines launched the first vintage of their wines in Pune over a Wine and Dine evening at Le Méridien hotel on November 18, 2010 reports Brinda Gill. Fratelli, meaning `brothers’ in Italian, is an …
Features17 Nov 2010
Now, the Bangalore Wine Club has a Wine Crawl!
Move over, lovers of the pub crawl. The Bangalore Wine Club recently launched a first-of-its-kind food and wine event in Bangalore, the BWC Wine Crawl writes Ruma Singh.Over one entire evening, wine club members wined …
Features16 Nov 2010
Christchurch New Zealand, latest member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network
New Zealand may be a long way off from India but its excellent wines have already made inroads in the Indian wine market. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has long been a favourite with Indian wine …
Features15 Nov 2010
Chef Norbert Niederkofler from two-Michelin starred, St. Hurbertus, cooks at Travertino, The Oberoi
Travertino, the Italian restaurant at The Oberoi New Delhi is the place to wine and dine this season. Don’t miss the special promotion between November 12 and 20, when Travertino’s Chef Fillipo Giunta is joined …
Features14 Nov 2010
A day of wine with Steven Spurrier
The prospect of spending an afternoon tasting with with one of the most famous palates of the wine world – Steven Spurrier – the man behind the famous Judgement of Paris in 1976, is something …
Features14 Nov 2010
Hill & Dale wines – value for money
South Africa brings to mind memories of watching the ‘Big 5’ and other fascinating wildlife species at Kruger National Park, strolling through the immaculate by-lanes of Cape Town admiring beautifully designed houses inspired by Dutch …
Features12 Nov 2010
Cheers to Bandra Wine Tasting Festival
There was much good cheer at the Bandra Wine Tasting Festival held at D’Monte Park Recreation Centre last weekend. With more than 60 Indian and International wines from 12 wineries to sample, there wasn’t a …
Features08 Nov 2010
Sommelier India & Wine Society of India to host Gala Wine Tasting in Mumbai. Don’t miss it!
The Wine Society of India, in association with Sommelier India WINE Magazine, is about to hold its 2010 Gala Wine Tasting and Celebration Dinner in honour of its Most-Preferred and Founding Members. This unique event …