Participation in the London International Wine Fair is a step forward for Indian wines. In a first ever joint foray overseas, eight Indian wine companies exhibited their wines at an 'India Pavilion' at the London International Wine Fair on 18 to 20 May. Alok Chandra is at his informative and insightful best. Pictured is Oz Clarke sampling Four Seasons wine at the India booth at the LIWF.
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In case you haven't noticed, a new issue of Sommelier India Wine magazine has hit the newsstands across the country. This feature packed issue brings the best wine writing in India and around the world to you. With stories on the city of Bordeaux, how to taste wines, restaurants to try in places like Udaipur and Chennai, an interview with the owner of Vallonne Vineyards and an analysis of the Indian wine industry this is an issue not to be missed. It also includes an exclusive interview with Miguel Torres who was in India recently. Subscribe to Sommelier India today to receive the magazine at your doorstep. The articles you read in the Sommelier India Wine magazine are not available anywhere else online or in print.
Sommelier India Tasting panel recommends Austrian Gruner Veltliner white wines available in India. In order of preference, the tasting notes are as follows:
If you're looking to grow your wine cellar there's probably no better time. Acker Merall & Condit, America's oldest fine wine merchant will be offering a single cellar sale on May 28th & 29th. With an estimated value of US$16 million, it will be the largest wine auction ever conducted in Asia and the third largest in the world. Indian wine lovers - don't miss out on this one.
The World's First International Symposium on the Grenache Grape to be held from 5 - 6 June 2010, La Verrière, Rhone Valley, France. This will be a G20-style Summit to Shape the Future of the Grenache Grape. The global event will draw 100+ top winemakers, wine critics, merchants and experts from 18 countries. Sommelier India Wine Magazine has been invited to participate in the symposium.
In what was one of the most elegant and well put together wine evenings the city of Bangalore has seen, Marilisa Allegrini of Italy's famous Allegrini family introduced a handpicked range of Allegrini wines to the city's wine cognoscenti, writes Ruma Singh. The summer evening, all the more memorable for its lovely serene setting at the Manwaring home on the outskirts of the city, was an exclusive one, co-hosted by Olive Beach's Chef de Cuisine Manu Chandra.
De Bortoli Noble One Australian Botrytis Semillon is one of the world's best among sweet wines. In 1982 Darren De Bortoli, who had just graduated from Roseworthy Agricultural College, Adelaide, created a path breaking Sauternes-style sweet wine at the family winery in Bilbul in New South Wales from botrytis grapes and called it, 'Noble One'.
Italian wines have to adhere to stringent government controls and standards. The UIV or Unione Italiana Vini Laboratories play an important role in this by certifying the quality of the wine and the specifications printed on the label. India could do with a regulatory body certifying quality in a similar fashion. Agree?
Targetting wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, alike, Vinexpo, Asia-Pacific's International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, takes place in Hong Kong on May 25 to 27, 2010. Vinexpo Asia-Pacific is held every two years, with Hong Kong selected as the venue for the third consecutive time. Left: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) along the the magnificent Victoria Harbour
Recently Gurgaon opened its doors to a new wine club. Promoted by Deepak Jain, Ajay Taneja, Vandanaa Taneja and Ragini Jain, the Gurgaon Wine club was launched in May at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gurgaon, states a media release. Right: Founders Deepak Jain and Ajay Taneja
On 8 May 2010, the Indian Grape Processing Board (IGPB) organized a half-day national level conference to discuss the potential and challenges of the Indian wine industry. The conference brought together representatives from all segments of the industry. Sommelier India Wine Magazine was invited and participated. Reva K. Singh reports.
Questions of Indage's viability persist as it gets a respite with additional financial support from its promoters. But through this all, the fundamental question remains - will you miss Indage if it doesn't survive? In this commentary Shiv Singh updates you on the state of affairs at Indage and makes a case for why we need it.
Aspri Spirits Private Limited has launched the wine preservation system, Presorvac in India. Automatic and easy to use, Presorvac assists preservation for both still and sparkling wines and increases the shelf life of open wine bottles by over a week. Given our climate, can we do without it? Suneeta Sodhi Kanga has the details.
Reveilo Wines launched two new wine varietals - Nero D' Avola and Grillo, on April 30, 2010 at the Allamanda Terrace of Marine Plaza, Mumbai. The launch was attended by a wide spectrum of people from the industry. The beautiful view of the sea, the dim lights and the international dance performances made the evening memorable and the wines were highly appreciated by all present, reports Suneeta Sodhi Kanga, Sommelier India wine magazine correspondent from Mumbai.
This Friday, The Wine Society of India will throw open the doors to its Wine Warehouse, the first of its kind in India. Inspired by the popular warehouses set up by Majestic Wines across the UK (now numbering 150), this temperature-controlled warehouse will showcase wine chosen by a panel of experts, chaired by Steven Spurrier.
Arte della Tavola, they called it, and artistic it really was. Dharti Desai, Founder FineWinesnMore and Anil Chadha, general manager, ITC Windsor, Bangalore hosted wine connoisseurs in the city to an April evening of wonderful food paired with some of the best wines Tuscany has to offer, reports Ruma Singh. Left: Vir Sanghvi and Dharti Desai
Now that the 2009 prices are starting to be released, the critical question is going to be are these wines worth buying? The vintage is strong. There's no question about it. But is it good value for the Indian wine drinker? Our quest for those answers continue but one person who always provides an important, informed and sincere perspective is Ch'ng Poh Tiong. He understands Asia and Bordeaux both equally well. Here he shares his perspective.
Last Friday witnessed the end of an Australian wine odyssey for the New Delhi wine trade. The end, that is, until at least September of October this year. Since September 2009, the Australian Trade Commission and the unofficial ambassador for Australian wine in India, sommelier Harshal Shah have presented a series of tastings for the trade, showcasing regional Australian wine.
Who better to share a perspective on Chateau d'Yquem and its 2009 than the dynamic cellar master? What makes this opinion even more interesting is that the cellar master is a woman - something quite rare in Bordeaux. Sommelier India was at the En Primeur 2009 and interviewed her while tasting a flight of d'Yquem's.
Participation in the London International Wine Fair is a step forward for Indian wines. In a first ever joint foray overseas, eight Indian wine companies exhibited their wines at an 'India Pavilion' at the London International Wine Fair on 18 to 20 May. Alok Chandra is at his informative and insightful best. Pictured is Oz Clarke sampling Four Seasons wine at the India booth at the LIWF.
