CHANDON INDIA announces an evolved new brand design
For the first time since its inception and seven years after making its debut in India, Chandon from LVMH has a fresh brand identity, “with…
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Brunello di Montalcino 2016 One of the best vintages since 1990
It was great to get back on the road after so many months of not attending any ‘live’ tasting activity and drive to Montalcino, a…
Stuttgart Meets Mumbai 2021 at a virtual wine tasting
As the much-awaited “Stuttgart Meets Mumbai” wine festival 2021 could not be held at a fun-filled physical venue due to the prevailing pandemic, it moved…
From the Editor – Sommelier India Spring 2021, currently in circulation
Who would have thought 2020 with its nice, round sound would turn out to be such a challenging year, causing so much disruption and suffering…
Vinous Vignettes – Pen portraits spanning the globe
Another half-dozen pen portraits of wines, a sextet that spans the globe. Each one is a standalone treat and, when taken together, a testament to…
Symington Estates collaborates with Rewilding Portugal
The Symington family is releasing a new wine, the Altano Rewilding Edition in collaboration with Rewilding Portugal, a not-for-profit that is pioneering an ambitious conservation…
Nagpur Wine Club Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary
Sharad Phadnis, (pictured) is the Chief Promoter and founder of the Nagpur Wine Club established on 19th January 2011 with the aim of creating and…
What will they think of next?
One of the ‘coolest’ of trends in 2020, has to be India’s acceptance of wine-in-a-can. Although Sula Vineyards put their eight-year-old brand, Dia Sparkling in…
Sublime REDS from a region famous for whites
Renu Chahil-Graf is excited about her discovery of Maso di Villa wines in the hills of Conegliano The glass was swirled, the aroma breathed in…
Beautiful Bubbles from the Hills of Veneto
Renu Chahil-Graf falls in love with the Prosecco region, recently recognised as a UNESCO Heritage site The Prosecco countryside knocks you off your feet,…
Tastin’ France in Mumbai
Sovna Puri enjoys a real life tasting of French wines in Mumbai. These eight months have been as strange and surreal for you as for…
A Visit to Château de Chambord & The Loire Valley
Despite the constant October rain in Paris, the continued silent spread of the coronavirus and the not so convenient dates, it was hard to…
Guess which cool climate wine is HOT right now in India
Gagan Sharma visits Nashik and is pleasantly surprised to find Chardonnay poised to become the wine of the future A new wine producer’s primary task…
Q&A with an Industry Insider, Kailash Gurnani
Brinda Gill speaks to Kailash Gurnani of York Vineyards about the York Shiraz Viognier 2018 blend, recently launched in the market. How did you decide…
Vinous Vignettes
The story around the wine is what makes wine special, says Raymond Blake. Some wine lovers delight in describing themselves as ‘collectors’, a term that could…
Remembering Kapil
Kapil Sekhri was a professional to the core and admired by many, for his human qualities and professionalism. When I posted the news of his passing…
SI bids Kapil Sekhri a sad good-bye
Dedicated to taking Fratelli wines across the country and abroad, Kapil was focused on giving his best to the company, deep-diving into initiatives, ensuring the…
WORLD’S BEST VINEYARDS 2020 INDIA
KRSMA Estates The first Indian winery to feature in the World’s Top 50 The World’s Best Vineyards awards are based on nominations from a Voting Academy…