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…
We’re happy to announce that Sommelier India Wine magazine is now distributed in top hotels such as Trident Bandra Kurla Mumbai. This is in addition to Oberoi Hotels around the country and select Taj Hotel…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…