Once a quiet stagecoach stop, Los Olivos blends Old West charm with epicurean delights and a compelling wine scene, writes Mira Advani Honeycutt Timelessness and a whisper-soft ambience greet you at Los Olivos, a historic …
Raymond Blake is fearful about the growing anti-alcohol movement and its negative consequences, but remains a strong proponent of wine drunk in moderation and the joy it has brought over millenia “Those who forget their …
Jai Singh, an Indian sommelier working in Italy, succeeded in bagging the prestigious title of Best Sommelier of India. Jai speaks to Reva K Singh in a freewheeling interview about what it means to be …
Who would have thought that wine could be produced in Bhutan, a country in the eastern Himalayas adjacent to Sikkim known for its Buddhist monasteries and dramatic landscapes with subtropical plains and steep mountains, rather …
Over 25 transformative years, Sula today stands proud as the cornerstone of India’s wine revolution, writes Devati Mallick This year marks a special milestone for Sula Vineyards — 25 years of redefining Indian wine and …
The 4th edition of ProWine Mumbai concluded with perfect execution, setting a new benchmark for quality and providing India with the largest event platform for wines and spirits Mumbai, November 2024: ProWine Mumbai, a 2-day …
In the heart of Sonoma County, Naidu Wines is blossoming from a personal passion into a beacon for fine wine enthusiasts, where each bottle reflects the vision, resilience, and rich heritage of founder Raghni Naidu. …
Before Cabernet Sauvignon ruled California, there was Zinfandel, says Mira Advani Honeycutt, California’s original, heritage wine grape Deep-hued and robust yet soulful, lush on the palate, ringing with a brambly compote of plums and blackberries, …
The idea behind the new label of the Master Selection range by Fratelli is as fresh and exciting as the wine in the bottle, says Devati Mallick Nestled in the picturesque Solapur region of Maharashtra, …
Master Sommelier, Kamal Malik is the first Indian to pass the top qualification of the Court of Master Sommeliers. His story, as he tells it to Ruma Singh is both inspiring and dramatic Master Sommelier. …
Elizabeth Gabay delves into the history and different iterations of Blaufränkisch, an iconic red wine grape, one of Austria’s most loved The first World War heralded the end of the Hapsburgs’ Austro-Hungarian Empire, an empire …
The ever-evolving world of wine is currently witnessing a significant shift towards social media. Devati Mallick steers us through the many ways one can navigate the digital landscape with a simple click, tap, or swipe …
Carol Wright on what makes Madeira the ‘hottest’ thing in wine Fortified wines from the Portuguese island of Madeira in the Atlantic are the world’s longest living. There’s no need to rush to finish a …
Gagan Sharma on the pros and cons of allowing guests to bring personal bottles of wine to accompany a restaurant meal The Indian excise system is convoluted; working within it can often be difficult. That …
Founder and winemaker of Good Drop Wine Cellars, based in Nashik, Ashwin Rodrigues, who is also the secretary of Wine Growers Association of India (WineGAI), Mumbai, says “WineGAI is a catalyst for the growth of …
Provence is rosé — at least that is what all the statistics tell you. With 90% of the combined production of the appellations, Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d’Aix and Coteaux Varois being pink, the red …
It was February 2024, the location was Monaco. The occasion was the Annual General Assembly and the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) were in full swing. The …
When I first heard about the Judgement of London, I was really curious to find out if it would be as sensational as the historic “Judgement of Paris” in 1976. Having read numerous articles on …
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