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Ruma Singh On how a search for terroir in the grasslands of Akluj gave birth to Sette, the flagship wine that helped define modern Indian fine wine. It was 2006. The seven founders of Fratelli …

Ruma Singh says the renovation of Beaucastel, the Perrin family’s flagship winery, was much more than an architectural restoration It was in late 2023 that I first heard about the Perrin family’s decision to renovate …

Describes a unique hotel in Beaune that offers a rare mix of historic charm, world-class wine and Michelin-starred cuisine During a recent trip to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, I discovered Le Cep, a …

V Sanjay Kumar opens several bottles of Brunello and arrives at the happy conclusion that he has a decent cellar In my early experience with wine, vintage wasn’t a factor when I bought a bottle. …

Jug Suraiya decides what he likes as he mulls over what’s on offer in the food and drink menu During a recent long-haul – and longyawn – flight, for want of anything better to do, …

You are going to Thailand for a wine journey?” Yes, in part, I said. “Do they make wine in Thailand?” I was told they do, I said. “Will you drink it?” No. “So, then?” It …

I am organising — and attending my first blind tasting for The Wine Connoisseurs (TWC), a club that I am part of. All of us are passionate about wines. Each month, one of us organises …

Craig Wedge is bullish about the rising quality of Australian wines entering the Indian market When I was asked by the Editor recently if I would contribute to Sommelier India, this pioneering publication on all …

Jug Suraiya demolishes the theory that there is such a thing as a uniform Indian palate for food and wine pairing I once asked a somm why, by and large, I found Indian wines, particularly …

V SANJAY KUMAR favours Rajat Parr’s winemaking philosophy after tasting several of his wines I received an allocation of wines from Phelan Farm, a relatively new vineyard in California. Some bottles had new varietals like …

Ruma Singh on the numerous indigenous grapes produced in Italy, highlighting the better known varieties This is one for wine quiz enthusiasts. Which country boasts the greatest number of native or indigenous grapes among the …

On tasting Assyritiko from Santorini’s Domaine Sigalas during the London launch of Volcanic Wines of the World Santorini is not just one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. It is more …

Asks if the much vaunted view that wine is not the best drink to pair with spicy Indian food true Has beer overtaken wine as young India’s drink of choice? To continue the question, what …

V Sanjay KUMAR compares his peak experiences as an amateur golfer with the many high points of his wine journey As an amateur golfer, my career highlights included a single-digit round, an eagle on a …

Jug Suraiya describes the eureka moment when he discovered a whole new, unexplored landscape of white wine It was pure serendipity. The word means the making of delightful discoveries by chance, and was coined in …

As a wine enthusiast, the moment you are seated in a restaurant, your eyes inevitably gravitate towards the wine list — a tantalizing journey that promises to elevate your dining experience. In my over two …

RUMA SINGH On the many reasons why Napa Valley is worth a visit Small but mighty. Someone described Napa Valley in these words to me, once, and they echoed in my mind as I drove …

V. Sanjay Kumar says, in his wine world, the hunt for something new is a great joy In early December 2022, I was at Alliance Francaise for the inauguration of their new art gallery. It …