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Bulletin from MundusVini Wine Competition
Features30 Aug 2010

Bulletin from MundusVini Wine Competition

Sydney one weekend, Neustadt, Germany the next. And it seems the rain has followed me from Sydney, via Delhi to Neustadt. It has not, however, put a dampener on the tenth anniversary of MundusVini, among …

Austrade at International Food & Drink Expo 2010
Features20 Aug 2010

Austrade at International Food & Drink Expo 2010

The momentum is picking up for IFDE 2010 which is scheduled to take place at the end of this year in Delhi with another leading international Government Body confirming their support. Austrade, the Australian Government’s …

3rd International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine
Features20 Aug 2010

3rd International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine

The 3rd International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine will take place in Hong Kong, a foodie paradise and now also an international centre for wine in Asia. Left: Ming Court at the Langham Place, …

The changing wine scene in Sydney lures wine lovers
Features19 Aug 2010

The changing wine scene in Sydney lures wine lovers

Sydney has certainly changed, even in the 12 months since I last visited. What is really exciting is that there is a host of wine bar-like venues that are quickly making this beautiful city an …

Austrian Pinot Noirs a Sensation in Singapore
Features17 Aug 2010

Austrian Pinot Noirs a Sensation in Singapore

Austrian Pinot Noirs showed their impressive top class status at an international blind tasting held in Singapore on August 4th. The tasting, which was organised by Michael Thurner, the former general manager of the Austrian …

Celebrating India’s Independence Day
Features15 Aug 2010

Celebrating India’s Independence Day

Sommelier India wishes all its readers a Happy Independence Day for August 15th. As we think about India’s independence, we can’t but help reflect on our own growth. We’ve published over 28 issues of the …

The Wine Blending Party, Playing Winemaker
Features08 Aug 2010

The Wine Blending Party, Playing Winemaker

This is probably one of the most unusual and some would argue illegitimate ways to have fun with wine. I introduce the concept rather hesitantly as wine makers roll their eyes in disgust whenever they …

Pune oenophiles enjoy award-winning York Wines
Features08 Aug 2010

Pune oenophiles enjoy award-winning York Wines

The launch of York wines in Le Royce Hotel, Pune, on August 6, 2010, was an eclectic mix of live band playing Jazz and Sufi music along with some great food and wines. Adarsh Hegde, …

Big Banyan premium wines for hot summer
Features08 Aug 2010

Big Banyan premium wines for hot summer

There are two new premium wines to try this summer. Big Banyan (owned by John Distilleries Limited) has recently launched Rosa Rossa (which means “pink rose” in Italian) and Bellissima (meaning “beautiful”). The first is …

Wines from Mexico introduced to India
Features08 Aug 2010

Wines from Mexico introduced to India

The other day I had the opportunity to taste what was in effect the first introduction of Mexican wines to India at the residence of Ambassador Jaime Nualart of Mexico. And if these examples are …

Editor’s Note: Get Going with Grenache
Features02 Aug 2010

Editor’s Note: Get Going with Grenache

Have you heard of Grenache? If not, you’ll be hearing a lot more in future. Often referred to as the unsung hero of the wine world, it’s a grape variety that has not received its …