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Jeb Dunnuck moves on
Grapevine10 Jun 2017

Jeb Dunnuck moves on

Wine writer and critic, Jeb Dunnuck is leaving his job at “The Wine Advocate”, the publication founded by Robert M Parker Jr, to launch his own digital publication from July 1: JebDunnuck.com. California wines will …

Seña 2015 tops the charts with 100 points
Grapevine06 Jun 2017

Seña 2015 tops the charts with 100 points

Awarded 100 points by international wine critic, James Suckling, Seña 2015 is part of Eduardo Chadwick’s iconic trio that includes Don Maximiano and Vinedo Chadwick. Eduardo Chadwick, fifth generation owner and president of Viña Seña, …

Chandon India launches Délice
Grapevine09 May 2017

Chandon India launches Délice

With the summer in full swing across India, Chandon India has come up with a perfect wine to beat this sultry weather. It’s called Délice and this new sparkler has been created at their winery in …

The first India Wine Awards 2017!
Grapevine30 Apr 2017

The first India Wine Awards 2017!

The inaugural edition of the India Wine Awards came to an end last week with the awards ceremony at Sofitel BKC in Mumbai. Its three co-founders  – Subhash Arora, Sourish Bhattacharyya and Sonal Holland MW …

Remy Martin XO – a beauty to behold and to enjoy
Grapevine23 Apr 2017

Remy Martin XO – a beauty to behold and to enjoy

An epitome of excellence – Rémy Martin XO or extra-old Cognac, created in 1981 by cellar master André Giraud from “the most sought after” terroirs – Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne – continues to satisfy the evolved palates …

Louis XIII unveils first pop-up boutique at Harrods, London
Grapevine23 Apr 2017

Louis XIII unveils first pop-up boutique at Harrods, London

Using 3D video projection mapping, Louis XIII is recreating its most memorable moments at a chic pop-up concept store at Harrods, London. Apart from “immersing” themselves in this one-of-a-kind experience, Harrods’ discerning clientele can also pick up …

Montu Saini, India’s Chef-in-Chief
Grapevine23 Apr 2017

Montu Saini, India’s Chef-in-Chief

When Monsieur Gilles Bragard, founder of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCC) accepted the invitation of President Mukherjee to come to India with his illustrious entourage comprising chefs of heads of state, there was …

Springtime in the Darmagi vineyard – Italy
Grapevine23 Apr 2017

Springtime in the Darmagi vineyard – Italy

Springtime is here and in full bloom at Gaja’s Darmagi Vineyard, the first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Piedmont planted in the heart of Barbaresco in 1978. Although Giovanni Gaja (1908-2002) loved thinking differently,  when he first …

Indian Wine industry adapts to global standards
Grapevine23 Apr 2017

Indian Wine industry adapts to global standards

The Indian wine industry is coming of age. The country was recently invited by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) to be part of the worldwide process to decide on international labelling norms …

Sumedh Singh Mandla earns a WSET!
Grapevine24 Jan 2017

Sumedh Singh Mandla earns a WSET!

Sumedh Singh Mandla has become one of only 460 people in the world this year to be awarded the coveted WSET Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Here’s a report… On January …

Chianti Classico and Champagne: Together towards the future
Grapevine27 Dec 2016

Chianti Classico and Champagne: Together towards the future

Sixty two years after signing the twinning agreement between Florence and Reims, the connection between the cities is reinforced with another link, shared by their wines produced in the surrounding territory: Chianti Classico and Champagne. …