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Ultra Luxury Tequila Komos launches in India
Introducing Komos, an ultra luxury tequila that has combined the oldest tequila distilling processes with European winemaking techniques. The result: a collection of exceptionally smooth, light tequilas that are great neat, with ice, or in …
Corkrules with 40,000 US restaurant wine lists launches
Recently launched, CorkRules, is the revolutionary new wine app that caters to all of a consumer’s wine needs in one convenient platform. From discovering new wines to managing your cellar and even purchasing your favorite …
Doyen of Indian hospitality PRS Oberoi passes away
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, also affectionately known as ‘Biki’, the doyen of Indian hospitality and Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group, passed away on the morning of November 14, Tuesday. This was confirmed by a …
Sula’s Elite Wines Shine with 18% YoY Growth, Stock Jumps
Sula Vineyards, India’s premier wine producer, witnessed a significant boost in its stock value, climbing by approximately 4% to ₹485 per share in Thursday’s early trading session. This uptick was a reaction to the firm’s …
Final Details for ProWine Mumbai on Nov 24-25th, 2023
ProWine Mumbai a 2-day world-class business event is steaming ahead as the largest event in India for the wine, spirits and hospitality industry as well as for wine and spirit enthusiasts. This global platform, now in …
From the Publisher: The Winter Issue is Out!
Just 90 minutes south of my home in the San Francisco Bay Area is delightful Monterey County, a place where my love for wine and golf converge. This region is not only home to the …
Taiwanese Billionaire to Auction $50 Million Worth of Wines
Bloomberg is reporting that Pierre Chen, the Taiwanese billionaire and founder of Yageo Group, is auctioning off an exquisite selection of wines from his extensive collection. Sotheby’s will host five dedicated auctions over the next …
Exploring Tradition at Rioja’s Majestic Vina Tondonia
Award-winning photographer, Jon Wyand visits the iconic vineyard and winery of Vina Tondonia with hands-on winemaker, Maria -Jose Lopez as his able guide I had really been looking forward to my first trip to Rioja. …
Editor’s Letter from the Autumn 2023 Issue
As this issue leaves my desk, I’m beginning to think ahead about the next one, the last issue of 2023. The thought gives me pause. So much has happened since I started dreaming about …
Nobu Dubai welcomes Shingo Gokan, bar industry legend
Shingo Gokan, a bar industry legend, was recently at Nobu Dubai demonstrating his skills as a bartender. Gokan’s unique offering included Shibuya with Bombay Sapphire gin, the SG Shochu MUGI, tomato, osmanthus and yuzu, and …
SI Five Course Wine Dinner at Le Cirque, The Leela Palace Hotel
Sommelier India recently hosted a five-course wine dinner at Le Cirque, The Leela Palace Hotel in Delhi, sponsored by Anggel’s Share Wines and Spirits. It was our first wine dinner after a long period of …
ProWine Mumbai announces 2023 dates for its next edition
Close on the heels of ProWine Mumbai’s 2022 edition, the 2023 edition is all geared up with a recent announcement of the show dates. Below is the official release from ProWine. Sommelier India will be …