The SectionGrapevine
News, notes and gossip from the world of wine — reported from Nashik, Bengaluru, and beyond.
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Grapevine14 May 2019
Spain’s iconic wines, Codorniu Raventos in India
Aer, the rooftop bar and lounge on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons hotel, Worli, Mumbai was the perfect venue for the launch of Codorniu Raventos, iconic wines from Spain, says Suneeta Sodhi Kanga, …
Grapevine18 Jan 2019
Amarula Vanilla Spice – The Spirit of Africa
The vast and wonderful firmament of liqueurs spans the world in over a hundred hues and flavours! Capturing the spirit of Africa is Amarula, a lovely smooth cream liqueur produced by Distell, South Africa, that …
Grapevine23 Dec 2018
Mouton Cadet – An iconic Bordeaux brand reborn
“It is good to start from the past!”, said Florent Bouvier, Business Development Manager, Hong Kong, South East Asia-Pacific, Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Orient, as he welcomed guests to Mouton Cadet Baron Philippe De Rothschild 3.0 …
Grapevine28 Aug 2018
New study says alcohol doesn’t have any health benefits for consumers. Do you agree?
Just when you may have thought that the debate on the health benefits of drinking alcohol had been put to rest, it has flamed up once more. A new study concludes that no amount of …
Grapevine15 Aug 2018
Blue Wine may leave skeptics blue in the face
The blue wine craze is back with a vengenace. It last reared its ugly head in 2015 when the Spanish wine Gik was launched. Gik was found to have derived its colour from anthocyanin and …
Grapevine12 Jul 2018
A fine wine dining experience awaits you at Reuben’s – One&Only Cape Town, South Africa
Chef & The Vine Series is a monthly wine and dine programme at the One&Only Cape Town which brings together the best of the Cape’s wine farms paired with seasonal dishes created by Reuben’s restaurant. …
Grapevine11 Jun 2018
The Classic Laddie, single malt whisky now in India for you
If you are a Scotch lover with a penchant for single malts over blended whiskies, then Bruichladdich (say “brook laddieâ€), an unpeated, Islay single malt, made from 100% Scottish barley is the one for you. Also known as “The Classic Laddie†the multi-vintage cuvée, matured in American …
Grapevine24 May 2018
Bigger & Better – VieVinum 2018 marks a landmark anniversary
 VieVinum is all set to celebrate its landmark 20th-anniversary from 9th to 10th June with a special edition of Austria’s best-known wine fair. More than a thousand international wine professionals will be coming to Vienna at …
Grapevine11 May 2018
Product blitz, including J’Noon from Fratelli Vineyards in India, by the Boisset Collection
Known for its broad portfolio of California and French wineries, the Boisset Collection has enjoyed steady progress at the high-end of the wine market lately, according to Shanken News Daily. Last year, the group grew …
Grapevine11 May 2018
Sotheby’s to offer – The Masterpiece Collection this spring
This spring, Sotheby’s will present The Masterpiece Collection, a remarkable wine collection created by a collector sensitive to the delights of both wine and art. The intrinsic quality of the wines is married, in many …
Grapevine11 May 2018
A Man of Vision in Montalcino – Count Francesco Marone Cinzano
Michèle Shah meets Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, gentleman farmer and high-altitude hunter, who also happens to make great wine. Col d’Orcia literally means the hill overlooking the Orcia River, which marks the southwest border of the Brunello di Montalcino territory, linking the name …
Grapevine30 Apr 2018
India and Burgundy – Bringing the best of both worlds together
In a new, path-breaking development, Burgundy looks beyond the shores of France to form a collaboration with an Indian winery, writes Julia Sherstyuk. Unlike Bordeaux which is located near the sea, landlocked Burgundy has traditionally seen …