German Riesling … an overview
Over the past months this blog has published various articles on German Riesling – describing the weather conditions, the vineyards and the concepts of wine…
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Fun Facts – Taking good care of your wine
When it comes to wine storage, there is one extremely important tip you should never forget. The best way to store wine is horizontally so…
What happens to Wine when it is Cooked?
A meal tastes better when accompanied with wine, and so do the dishes on the menu when you add a splash of wine to them.…
Taste Wine, Buy Wine …. In Tuscany
The Buy Wine fair in Florence just got over.This was the third edition of “Buy Tuscan Wine”, a fair that brought together 282 wine producers…
Attn Indian wine writers around the world
Wine writers in India arise, here’s your chance to win a prize! This is a seriously prestigious prize and I’m confident that it won’t be…
A “Sexy” Spanish Rose Sparkling for Valentine’s Day
What better way to usher in Valentine’s Day than with a sparkling rose! Especially one that the makers have taken to the next level of…
When in doubt between Red or White, reach for a Rosé
The Sommelier India Tasting Panel has done your homework. This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a rosé wine from our selection.The quality of…
German Riesling in the quiet month of January
After the exhilarating weeks spent in the vineyard during harvest and then the chaotic weeks in the dark gloomy cellars, the month of January brings…
Understanding Oak, Wine Barrel Maker Visits India
Winemaking is not just technique: it’s an art. The multiplicity of elements that go into making a good wine must be understood, felt and tasted,…
You don’t have to break the bank to drink good wine
Cheap wine doesn’t mean poor quality. This a myth and it’s never been less true. Wine doesn’t even have to be cellared for years to…
German Rieslings post harvest in the winery
After having harvested all the juicy grapes rich in fruit sugar with high Oechsle levels, then selected and pressed them, and now transferred them to…
German Riesling and the Misty Month of November
As the dust settles on the river valley and dewy sediments on the plants, and it begins to get misty in the evenings, most people…
Great Indian Wine Tasting featured in Financial Times
The Great Indian Wine Tasting results were discussed in a Financial Times column by Jancis Robinson. Ms Robinson who also writes a column for Sommelier…
Querciabella wines partner with vegetarian cookbook
Paul, Stella and Mary McCartney’s popular “Meat Free Monday” cookbook is being launched on 18 October 2012 at the Stella McCartney boutique in Milan paired…
Sip of the Day: Red Wine on Ice
Florence Fabricant of the New York Times notes that the notion of chilling red wine is gaining acceptance. So much so that restaurants often ask…
The Oldest Charity Wine Auction in the World
It’s the oldest, most famous charity wine sale in the world but also a great time to visit this famous wine region in France and…
‘What Food, What Wine?’ Try award-winning Ritu Blush
The good news from Four Seasons Wines is that Ritu Blush has won an award at the recently concluded ‘What Food, What Wine?’ competition at…
Moët Hennessy withdraws batches of Krug Champagne
Moët Hennessy has had to withdraw some batches of its Krug Champagne as they contain sulphites but do not mention this on the label, reports…