Sommelier India - India's only wine magazine http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/ en Copyright 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:07:11 +0530 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.23-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Why do roses decorate the ends of vine rows? vineyard_roses.jpgThe roses that decorate the ends of vine rows were not originally planted for aesthetic reasons believe it or not. Rose plants are highly susceptible to vine diseases and are usually affected earlier than the vineyard. Thus, roses were originally used to help winegrowers take quick action to protect their vines. They'd serve as an important early warning system for the winegrowers.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/why_do_roses_decorate_the_ends.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/why_do_roses_decorate_the_ends.html Commentary Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:07:11 +0530 Indian wine industry makes news indianwine1a2.jpgThe Indian wine industry seems to have been getting a lot of press recently. First appeared a cover story in Lounge, the Sunday magazine of Delhi's Mint, then there was an article in the Toronto Globe and Mail, and finally, the Financial Times of London published a report on Sunday which we have already shared with you. Here are the other two stories.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/indian_wine_industry_in_the_news.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/indian_wine_industry_in_the_news.html Commentary Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:47:08 +0530 A Flavour of Sicily Savoured in Pune IMG_1030.jpegThe Istituto Regionale della Vite e del Vino (IRVV) organized a master class titled "Sicily - Soil, Terroir and Wines" at the Hyatt Regency Pune on January 14, 2012 reports Brinda Gill who was at the tasting. Pictured left: Michèle Shah, wine consultant and Sommelier India's correspondent for Italy

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/a_flavour_of_sicily_savoured_i.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/a_flavour_of_sicily_savoured_i.html Global News Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:00 +0530 India struggles to develop taste for wine , FT ft_logo.jpgAt a small, Italian-style restaurant on the fringes of south Delhi, a wine tasting is under way. Within earshot is the drone of traffic on a four-lane highway and the noisy building site of an overland metro - reminders of India's growing economy. Led by Kulbir Singh, president of the Indian Wine Society, the group of professionals and executives from the beverages industry are sipping from long-stemmed glasses of Piper-Heidsieck champagne.

This piece by James Lamont originally appeared in the Financial Times of London on January 22nd, 2012.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/india_struggles_to_develop_tas.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/india_struggles_to_develop_tas.html Features Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:20:18 +0530 Is this wine undrinkable? Who is to say? winetastingrestaurant.jpgYou are at an upmarket restaurant and have ordered an expensive wine. As you taste the wine, both you and your companion are disappointed with the way it tastes, to the point that you suspect that it is not sound. The sommelier, hovering within earshot, has overheard you, or has read your body language, because he comes up to you and himself has tasted it.

Kings of old had people taste their food before they ate, but Raghu Bahadur wonders if it's a good idea for a sommelier to taste the wine before its drunk?

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/is_this_wine_undrinkable_who_i.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/is_this_wine_undrinkable_who_i.html Features Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:07:46 +0530 Edmond de Rothschild Wine Dinner - Taj Mahal Hotel Florent. J. Mougin.jpgAn excellent wine dinner at Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi provided an opportunity to know more about the magnificent Edmond de Rothschild universe of wines, writes Romain Bonnaud. Organized within the spacious lounges of The Chambers, this event shed light on Château Clarke and Château Malmaison with an expert commentary by Florent Mougin, Asia Pacific Export Manager. Pictured left. We were welcomed by a glass of Champagne Pommery Brut Royal in which seductive liveliness turned out to be the perfect mouth-watering starter with a selection of finger food.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/an_excellent_wine_dinner_at.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/an_excellent_wine_dinner_at.html Events Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:08:22 +0530 Green Chile! Eco Friendly Wines From Cono Sur via Sula Rajeev Samant, Founder & CEO, Sula Vineyards (1).JPGThe beautifully laid tables and upbeat salsa music made for the perfect ambience for the launch of Cono Sur, Chile's second-largest wine producer, exporter and one of its most recognized wineries, writes Suneeta Sodhi Kanga, who was present at the launch. Cono Sur's wines are exclusively imported by Sula Selections, the import arm of Sula Vineyards. A degustation dinner was hosted to launch these wines in India at Pali Village Café, Bandra, Mumbai last November.

Rajeev Samant, Founder and CEO of Sula Vineyards pictured at the launch of Cono Sur Wines in India

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/green_chile_eco_friendly_wines.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/green_chile_eco_friendly_wines.html Events Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:58:19 +0530 Lessons from Bordeaux Bordeaux.jpgBordeaux. The name itself evokes images of grand châteaus, vast expanses of vineyards, expensive vintages and, of course, a beautiful city that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its "outstanding urban and architectural ensemble", writes Rohan Jelkie who was there recently on a wine course at École du Vin. Pictured: LaBRI, Université Bordeaux

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/wine_education_ecole_du_vin_bo.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/wine_education_ecole_du_vin_bo.html Features Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:20:50 +0530 Women Who Drink Wine Every Day Have Better Sex? women_wine.jpgAccording to a new study, women who drink two glasses of wine every day say they're having better sex than their teetotaling counterparts. The University of Florence, Italy study assessed sexual satisfaction of 800 women between age 18 and 50 in its research study.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/women_who_drink_wine_every_day.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/women_who_drink_wine_every_day.html Commentary Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:13:20 +0530 Wine Tastings at Enoteca, The Oberoi, New Delhi enoteca_oberoi.jpgThe best way to know, understand and enjoy wine is to taste and drink it. The Oberoi New Delhi, offers wine lovers a wonderful opportunity with its Enoteca Wine Programme to sample wines that you may have only heard the name of or read about. Don't overlook the chance to discover wines from estates such as Gaja, Allegrini and Marchesi di Barolo. Click for more info

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/wine_tastings_at_enoteca_the_o.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/wine_tastings_at_enoteca_the_o.html Eating Out Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:17:49 +0530 Happy New Year from Sommelier India! happynewyear2012a.jpgHere's wishing you dear readers, a new year filled with good fortune, health and happiness - and of course, many good bottles and happy reading!

2011 was another rewarding year for Sommelier India. We covered more wine news and happenings, tasted a greater number of wines, published richer stories, produced bigger issues and hosted exciting wine events throughout the year for the benefit of our growing readership. Thanks to your lively interest, contributions, participation and loyalty, Sommelier India's reach has grown exponentially. With your continued involvement, we hope 2012 will be even more satisfying and fun-filled in our wine journey together.

To receive the magazine in the mail, please subscribe here. Happy reading! The Sommelier India team.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/happy_new_year.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2012/01/happy_new_year.html Features Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:25:03 +0530 5th Annual Pune Wine Tasting Festival 5 PGC.jpgContinuing the tradition of hosting a wine festival in winter each year, the Pune Gourmet Club held the 5th Annual Pune Wine Tasting Festival at the Rohi Villa lawns on December 24th and 25th, 2011, reports SI correspondent, Brinda Gill from Pune. The festival featured 17 wineries offering a combined tasting of over a hundred wines.

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/5th_annual_pune_wine_tasting_f.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/5th_annual_pune_wine_tasting_f.html Features Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:56:43 +0530 Drinking Salus For a Cause Shari_and_Garen_Staglin_in_the_Staglin_Family_Vineyard_credit_Eric_Risberg_-prv.jpgNapa Valley produces some great wines by owners and winemakers with a strong desire to make a name for themselves. On the one hand you have the old-timer large scale investment-intensive prominent wineries such as the Robert Mondavi, Trefethen and Sterling Vinyards and on the other, the small artisan model producing minute quantities of superlative wines with utmost care and passion, writes SI contributor, Sonal Holland, who met one such producer couple - Shari and Garen Staglin of the Staglin Family Vineyard Estate. Pictured: Shari and Garen in the Staglin Family Vineyard. Photo: Eric Risberg

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/drinking_salus_for_a_cause.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/drinking_salus_for_a_cause.html Global News Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:56:48 +0530 Linking Indian wine with food Blog-Anindita-Chef Saby & FourSeasons.jpgWine in India has gained tremendous popularity in the last few years. People are writing about it, finding out more about it, understanding the many varietals wine has, and are discovering more and more ways of enjoying this beverage, writes Shreya Chauhan. Left: Chef Saby puts the finishing touches on a dish to be served with wine

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/linking_indian_wine_with_food.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/linking_indian_wine_with_food.html Indian Wine News Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:28:56 +0530 Christmas Cheer with fine dining and wine Grilled Ginger and Chilli Lobster at Ziya, The Oberoi, Mumbai.jpgIt's Christmas! A time to rejoice and celebrate all things great and small. And what better way than to break bread with the people you care for. There are offerings galore and we're spoiled for choice. An old favourite is The Oberoi, Mumbai and a current one The Aman in Delhi. Pictured: Grilled Ginger and Chilli Lobster at Ziya, The Oberoi, Mumbai

]]> http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/christmas_time.html http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2011/12/christmas_time.html Eating Out Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:47:59 +0530