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Spain’s iconic wines, Codorniu Raventos in India
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, …

Amarula Vanilla Spice – The Spirit of Africa
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 …

Mouton Cadet – An iconic Bordeaux brand reborn
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 …

Vindigo - Blue Wine
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 …

The Classic Laddie, single malt whisky now in India for you
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 laddie”), 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 …

Bigger & Better – VieVinum 2018 marks a landmark anniversary
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 …

A Man of Vision in Montalcino – Count Francesco Marone Cinzano
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 …

India and Burgundy – Bringing the best of both worlds together
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 …