SI PRIME: Truffles! A taste of heaven dug out of the earth
There is something about the nature of truffles that has captivated people for over a thousand years. Its pungent, irresistible aroma is what intrigues haute…
Author Michèle Shah
For the Love of Food: A New Menu at Alto Vino, Pune
“Never change a wining concept, yet, be open to evolving,” says Christian Huber, Chef De Cuisine, Alto Vino, the Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Pune. Huber has…
Spanish Garnacha and Tempranillo on the upswing
Grapes were planted in Spain as far back as 1100 BC, introduced by the Phoenicians. Wine was being produced as early as 800 BC and…
Spain’s iconic wines, Codorniu Raventos in India
Aer, the rooftop bar and lounge on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons hotel, Worli, Mumbai was the perfect venue for the launch of…
SI PRIME: The Best of Bordeaux – A ranking of wines and vintages
Following the Southwold-on-Thames Tasting at Farr Vintners in London, Steven Spurrier lists the best Bordeaux wines from the 2015 and 2009 vintages In 1980, Simon…
SI PRIME: How to taste young, unfinished wine before it is bottled
Based on her decades of experience, Jancis Robinson offers valuable advice on tasting young wines Tasting young red wine before it has been bottled is rarely…
To decant or not to decant?
The simple act of pouring wine from its bottle into a pretty container is an action with complex results. In ancient times, before the arts of…
Affordable Bordeaux wines tasted by the SI/AdV Panel
For wine lovers seeking well priced Bordeaux wines, offering style, character and quality, Cru Bourgeois is the answer. Starting with the 2018 vintage, which will be released in 2020,…
Austrian Wine 2018: A Promising Vintage
Austria is expecting excellent wines from the 2018 vintage based on how kind the weather gods were and how well the producers managed inherent challenges. With…
SI/AdV Selects Rosé Sparkling Wines for Summer
Here’s a line-up of lovely rosé sparklers just in time, as winter recedes and warmer weather takes over for you to try, tasted by the Sommelier…
Be Indian, Drink Indian! Wine & Food Pairings for Diwali from the Sommelier India Wine Panel
Indian wines are getting better by the day and have been recognised around the world as the best in category, produced under unique and challenging…
Tasting Chilean Wine at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai
“Chile is a feast for the senses. The land holds you with its culture and magic”, said Magandeep Singh, India’s first French qualified sommelier, wine…
How to Understand Wine Names, a Layman’s Guide
It can be hard to figure out what exactly you’re buying or ordering based solely on the name of a wine. For instance, you might…
The Wonderful World of Wines, an interview with an Indian Sommelier and ISC Runner-Up
Brinda Gill interviews Gaurav Dixit, restaurant manager and sommelier at The Leela Mumbai, and First Runner-Up at the 2018 Indian Sommelier Championship How did you…