Grapevine

What do you do if you have leftover wine in a bottle at home? Do you usually put the cork back on to try to “seal” it again? A viral video by wine expert Warner …

The 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign comes amid a sharp market downturn, with leading producers like Lafite Rothschild and Angélus cutting release prices by 31% to their lowest since 2014 to attract hesitant buyers according …

The U.S. wine industry is facing a crushing blow as Canada, its largest export market, retaliates against American tariffs by slapping a 25% levy on U.S. wines and removing them from store shelves nationwide—an action …

Sula Vineyards, India’s trailblazing wine producer, is making waves once again by expanding its premium offerings in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) with four new standout labels: the Dindori Reserve Shiraz, RĀSĀ Syrah, The Source …

Bordeaux En Primeur is an annual wine futures campaign that offers a first glimpse into the latest vintage of Bordeaux wines—typically just six to nine months after harvest. During this exclusive spring event, trade professionals, …

Bordeaux’s en primeur system is under pressure as climate challenges and shifting market dynamics take their toll. Recent wet and cool weather has led to disappointing vintages, prompting some estates to reduce production or even …

As sweet aroma wafts over the vine- yards, carried by a warm breeze blowing through a straw house, where rows of Syrah grapes hang, waiting to dry into raisins. The hand-picked grapes are tied into …

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 …