Chefs from Vana Retreat in Dehradun take their expertise to Switzerland
What are the chefs of Vana Retreat in Dehradun doing in the Engadine Valley in Switzerland? Renu Chahil-Graf unearths the story behind this strange happenstance……
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Postcard from Paris
To be in Paris in April is a sublime experience. The cherry blossoms are out on every corner and this time around we were blessed and…
Summer in a Glass
Despite the title of this piece, rosé wines are by no means just a summer drink. Fresh and fruity though they mostly are, rosés…
The ineffable taste of New Zealand pinot noir
What started about four decades ago as an experimental project, has today converted Pinot Noir into the island country’s second most grown varietal. In the…
Does a new government bode well for wine?
With the Modi juggernaut powering back to a thumping majority in the recent Lok Sabha elections, what does this presage for the wine industry in…
Wine Clinic – Your Questions Answered
1. Why is the right temperature so important when serving sparkling wines and Champagne?Bubbles are an integral part of the pleasure of champagne appreciation and…
Bordeaux Right Bank 2018 – A Vintage Report
The wines produced here are among the best of the Right Bank, often leading the pack. Ronald Rens tasted at the château with Alain Vauthier…
Sommelier India/Academie du Vin Panel Tastes Spanish Wines
At the end of April members of the SI/AdV Tasting Panel met at the residence of the publisher, Reva K. Singh to taste and recommend…
Grover Zampa Vineyards – Future Forward, an interview with its Singapore-based wine investor
Grover Zampa Vineyards, the country’s second-largest wine producer, recently secured significant funding led by Ravi Viswanathan, Singapore-based wine investor and chairman of Grover Zampa Vineyards.…
Bordeaux Left Bank 2018 – A Vintage Report
Rating wine is a very personal experience, says Ronald Rens. A wine rating is one individual opinion of one individual taster at one specific moment…
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…
For the Love of Food: A New Menu at Alto Vino, Pune
“Never change a winning 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…