A true revelation for me at this year’s Vinexpo was a (re) introduction to the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac, says Harshal Shah.There is still a slight misconception amongst…
For over 25 years, the Conseil des Grands Crus Classés en 1855 (Médoc & Sauternes) has organized a dinner honoring the international press on the first evening of Vinexpo-Bordeaux, the…
With temperatures rising across India, it is imperative that you keep your wines appropriately cooled so that they taste their very best when you open them. Keeping them in a…
There’s good news for wine lovers with the introduction of Oz Wine Bars into the country. These devices which are being imported by Amfora Wines allow restaurants to preserve open…
One sign that the Indian wine market is getting more competitive is in how ownership stakes in major wine makers change. Indage Vintners is giving 40.28% of its company to…
Chilean wine is not unfamiliar with partnerships and Almaviva is the product of one. Just over a decade ago, in 1997 Baroness Philppine de Rothschild and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle of…
Brindco Limited, leading importer and distributor in India and part owner of Grover Vineyards, has appointed Christophe Orlarei as General Manager, Marketing with effect from July 7th, 2009. In other…
Indian wine enthusiasts had the opportunity to taste Nine Hills wines and chat with winemaker Jean-Manuel Jacquinot at events held in Juhu Gymkhana and The Park in Navi Mumbai, recently,…
After two mandates and a complete reorganization of the group since his appointment in 1997, Dominique Chardon has stepped down as chairman of Sopexa. He is succeeded by Jean-Michel Lemetayer.…
I’ve just discovered a wonderful new application for my iPhone that helps me choose a wine match wherever I may be – shopping for wine before a dinner party or…
Greetings from what is being heralded as ‘The Signature Business Event’ for the wine world. Bordeaux is teeming with visitors from all around the world. Over 41,000 square metres have…
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If you are in Pune on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 you can look forward to a very special Pan-Asian dinner at Silk Route, Brinda Gill writes. Rita and Nainpal Sawhney,…
It was a champagne and foie gras experience for the Bangalore Wine Club at L’Experience du Vin, their sit-down dinner at the Taj Residency on Saturday, 13 June 2009. The…
The wines of Austria are a national treasure that we, in India, are barely aware of. However, Willi Klinger, Managing Director of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, along with his…
In a move that’s sure to cause a lot of angst within the Indian wine community, the Delhi government has changed its taxation policy from a flat fee of Rs.…
After completing his two-year contract, Stephane Soret has decided to return to France and will be leaving for Paris on June 25th. During his tenure as Head Sommelier at The…
Vishal Kadakia of Wine Park, Martin Kronenberg of Casa Brancaia and Antonio Colaianni of the Michelin starred restaurant, Il Casale were in New Delhi to talk about and introduce their…
As India stands poised as one of the world’s fastest growing wine markets in the world, with the potential to raise the per capita annual consumption from one tablespoon to…
Sometimes it takes a visiting journalist to capture the essence of a city’s nightlife better than anyone else. This time it was a Wall Street Journal reporter’s turn who covered…
“Cosmetics to make people beautiful, Wine to make them seem even more so and Food to help absorb and refine your senses greatly.” – This was the message from His…
Guess what, Decanter’s bi-annual Power List 2009 is out and we’re proud to report that it includes one of our own – Sanjay Menon, occasional SI contributor, wine importer, proprietor…
At the Sommelier India-Brindco Vertical on 3 June 2009, members of the press and hospitality trade were treated to seven vintages of Château Brane-Cantenac, Second Grand Cru Classé from Margaux.…
If you are seeking in depth information on the Indian wine industry, you may find the new report released by Companiesandmarkets.com of interest. This is a unique website providing market…
You probably may know Hello Kitty as the Japanese fictional character around whom is a line of accessories that generates $1 billion in sales each year. From dolls, stickers and…