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Sommelier India Issue 4, From the Editor
The issue of The Wine Magazine that you hold in your hands is bigger than previous issues. We seem to be running out of pages all the time! There is so much to report about …
Month: July 2008
Global News
Varq for fine dining at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
Here’s a hot tip for those of you who enjoy fine dining and Indian food. The new place to eat is Varq at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. The very name, “Varq” which refers …
Global News
Christie’s Wine Department auctions Château Latour in Asia
The first Christie’s Wine Auction to be held in Asia since 2001, will take place on November 29th, 2008 and it will open Christie’s Hong Kong Fall 2008 Sale Season. Given the wines that will …
Indian Wine News
Wine Prices increase in Bangalore with new policy. Industry & wine lovers debate
The Government of Karnataka has recently notified the rules under which their Wine Policy (announced a year back) is to be implemented. Essentially, while reducing licence fees and liberalising the issue of licences for new …
Events
Tasting Bordeaux in the Indian Ocean
This September, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island will treat guests to a taste of France with a two-day event hosted by world-renowned wine-maker Grand Cru Château Palmer. Thomas Duroux, CEO of the acclaimed Bordeaux vineyard …
Indian Wine News
Levies on foreign wine in Maharashtra and Goa change
Recently, the Centre called for an important meeting with the representatives of the European wines and spirits industry to find out what’s the exact “discrimination” they are allegedly facing in many Indian states. And in …
Events
Wine Society of Delhi to hold two events in August
The exclusive Wine Society of Delhi is holding two events in August. The first will be a “walk around tasting” at The Lutyens where award winning wines from five different wineries will be tasted. Over …
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The Royal Kiss and Innovative Wine Products
In addition to the many fine classic labels imported into the country, India is now seeing a variety of new wine products coming in. XL Wines with its tall elegant bottles reminiscent of the world …
Indian Wine News
3 Oberoi Hotels in Travel + Leisure’s Global Top 10
Three Oberoi hotels have been ranked amongst the six best in the world in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2008. The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur; The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur and The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra have …
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New Search Feature on SommelierIndia.com
Last month we launched two new features and this month we have another one – a brand new search function (available in the top right corner of the home page). You can now search the …
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Sommelier India Issue 4 of 2008 dispatched!
Like clockwork, the latest issue of Sommelier India hit the newsstands last week. The issue was also mailed out to subscribers around the world. The July/August issue is our largest yet and includes engaging and …
Events
The Judgement of Bangalore
It was the recreation of a historic moment in the history of the world of wine – the Wine Society of India (WSI) hosted a blind tasting of New World versus Old World wines at …
Events
Match made in heaven, Indigo Restaurant and more
On the occasion of Steven Spurrier’s visit to India, exclusive wine dinners were held in Mumbai and Bangalore. Read the blog write-ups contributed by Sonal Holland (below) and Ruma Singh (previous). Fine wine with great …
Global News
Champagne Flight for London visitors
Two summer visitor attractions in the UK are giving champagne-lovers a taste of the high life. Observation wheels offering rides in a private capsule with a bottle of Moet & Chandon Réserve included have been …
Indian Wine News
Kumarakom Lake Resort bags award third year in a row!
You may remember reading about this haven of peace and beauty in the pages of SI – The Wine Magazine (Sept/Oct 2008). Well, Kumarakom Lake Resort is in the news again. This time because it …
Indian Wine News
Indian Institute of Vine and Wine (IIVW) targets 2009 opening
The Indian Institute of Vine and Wine at Narayangaon is tentatively slated to begin its operations in July 2009, reports Brinda Gill. The institute, India’s first wine institute and a non-profit making venture, is being …
Events
Fine Bordeaux wines in India
Two winemaker dinners were held in May at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai and Shangri La, New Delhi, spotlighting fine Bordeaux wines (or claret as the British call them) from the portfolio of Maison Ginestet. Founded …
Indian Wine News
Government sets up National Wine Board
The Centre has finalised the setting up of the National Wine Board (NWB) at Pune. This has been much discussed in the press and its finally happened now. The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries …