Grapevine

This edition of Sommelier India begins with a toast to Sula Vineyards, celebrating 25 years (p.22) as the cornerstone of India’s wine revolution. Just a few years younger, Sommelier India has chronicled Sula’s journey over …

Wishing our valued readers, contributors, and advertisers, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanking you all, for your continued interest in Sommelier India. What better time than now, say thank you, as we celebrate …

This edition of Sommelier India, the last of the year, is filled with tastings and tasting notes. At the front of the book read about Orange wine (p.9) and Champagne (p.12), both imported …

V Sanjay Kumar recently attended a tasting of Tenuta Sant Antonio wines by a visiting member of the family at Lupa restaurant in Bengaluru. It is the season for visiting winemakers. On the night of …

The India Wines and Spirits (IWS) Awards held a highly successful tasting competition for its 2024 edition on the 13th and 14th of August. This year, the competition received 550+ nominations and every entry was …

Chandon India, the distinguished sparkling wine brand under the prestigious Moët Hennessy umbrella, has solidified its position as a global leader in the industry by winning multiple medals at the esteemed Decanter World Wine Awards …

The cover feature is a long read about the newly formed Sommeliers Association of India, which I first heard about in December last year. Amrita Singh and her business partner Mattia Antonio Cianca met me …

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are delighted to return to Bordeaux for the En Primeur tastings. This annual event is a significant milestone in the wine calendar, as Bordeaux unveils its …

Château Margaux has been producing an exceptional white since the early 18th century, known since 1920 as Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux. In January this year, the estate took the unprecedented step of launching another …

Tinna Trade, an agricultural trading company, has acquired 100% stake in Fratelli Wines Pvt limited in a share swap deal. The deal will transform Tinna Trade into India’s second-largest winemaker, sparking interest across the wine …

Here’s an opportunity for a young person in India to spend a week in Bordeaux learning about wine from the experts. The Bordeaux Mentor Week was created two years ago by wine professionals, Jane Anson …

Sunburst Vin was founded by Subhadip Dey, a qualified beverage educator based in Kolkata and Amit Ojha, a seasoned wine importer. In 2023, Sunburst Vin won a grant from the Gerard Basset Foundation to expand …