Features
The Nose Knows
An experienced wine drinker can comment on the wine simply by nosing it. Swirling it around in the glass and allowing its aromas to rise will tell them whether it smells of leather, or wet …
Month: August 2015
Features
Powerful reds from Austria, the LAND OF SUNSHINE
Wine production is divided between technically correct, inexpensive, mass-market wines and wines that are more unique and ambitious. These are the kinds of wines Austria produces. Blaufränkisch is an outstanding example. Reva K Singh reports Member Only Content Join today …
Events
Mumbai celebrates Cloudy Bay 30th Anniversary
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Eating Out
At the high table with Grover Zampa
Restaurateur Gauri Devidayal held a special Grover Zampa wine dinner at The Table restaurant in Colaba, with the wines introduced by the winemaker herself, Karishma Grover. Over sips of the floral and elegant sparkling, Zampa …
Grapevine
Indian wines gaining ground with domestic drinkers
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Columns
Merchants of Taste
Enoteca by Madhuloka is a wine store that is a notch above the rest, writes Kaveri Ponnapa Member Only Content Join today for access to all Sommelier India articles online and to get the print magazine delivered to your doorstep. …
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Not all wine drinkers are birds of a feather
In a lighter vein, Raghu Bahadur attributes avian characteristics to wine lovers… Member Only Content Join today for access to all Sommelier India articles online and to get the print magazine delivered to your doorstep. Members can Sign In …
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Michelin-starred Indian chef opens new restaurant in Madrid
The two-starred Michelin chef, Atul Kochhar is all set to launch a restaurant in Madrid. Kochhar
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Cellaring wines and restaurant wine lists
I’m interested in starting a wine cellar at my home in New Delhi, and am wondering what wines you’d advise I start off with? The principle question is, will this cellar serve the purpose of …
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Wine Clinic: Wine Vs Beer, etiquette and more
How many calories does a glass of wine have compared to beer? Which is more fattening? Surprising though it may appear, my research reveals that standard beers actually have fewer calories than wine! The difference …
Global News
Indian born Mazumdar head wine buyer at NYC wine store
Dhrubo Mazumdar (pictured right) is the new head wine buyer at Pasanella (left) in New York, an
Features
IWFS Delhi Chapter launches with a Champagne Dinner at Le Cirque restaurant
The Delhi chapter of the International Wine and Food Society (IWFS) was inaugurated on Sunday, 2nd August with a Champagne Dinner at Le Cirque restaurant, Hotel Leela Palace. Global Brand Ambassador and Asia-PAcific Chair, IWFS, …
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The Indian Sommelier Championship 2015
Images of the organisers and winners of ISC 2014 The Indian Sommelier Championship 2015, supported by Sommelier India wine magazine, is the definitive platform for all aspiring sommeliers of India to showcase their skill and …
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Sommelier India Issue 4, August-September 2015 in circulation
Indian wines are making waves both at home and in the international arena, as they gain in quality and popularity, picking up prestigious awards along the way. I’m happy to note that Indian labels are …