New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc reigns supreme
Gagan Sharma on how Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand’s Marlborough region achieved their pre-eminent position. In the unsettled debate of Old World versus New World…
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Torres Mas La Plana- An exceptional wine
Miguel A Torres, stalwart of the Spanish wine industry and an iconic figure on the international wine stage, was in India recently after many years. During his brief stay, he conducted a masterclass…
Burgundy, a must in every wine lover’s cellar says Steven Spurrier
Burgundy, both in quality and demand, is on a roll, writes Steven Spurrier. However, due to the severely reduced overall production in 2016, many of the…
India and Burgundy – Bringing the best of both worlds together
In a new, path-breaking development, Burgundy looks beyond the shores of France to form a collaboration with an Indian winery, writes Julia Sherstyuk. Unlike Bordeaux which…
Napa Valley and Sonoma are OK
Following the devasting fires that raged through northern California wine country, the wineries are up and running, and open to visitors, writes Bob Ecker On the night of…
New CMO appointed at Treasury Wine Estates after Simon Marton departs
Treasury Wine Estates has promoted two of its key marketing leaders following the departure of global CMO, Simon Marton, after more than 20 years, states a…
For the Wine Traveller – Georgia Wine Festival -7th to 13th May 2018
Thinking of a wine holiday and wondering where to go? Georgia, the former Soviet Republic in the Caucasus mountains with Tbilisi as its the capital, is worth checking…
Nazaaray A Winemaker’s Dream
Stephen Quinn meets India-born, Australian winemaker Paramdeep Ghumman – for whom winemaking is a labour of love – at his winery in the Mornington Peninsula.…
From army officer to business tycoon to vintner – GS Sareen
A former army officer himself, Ravi Joshi catches up with an old army buddy to discover how his passion for wine grew. Are you kidding…
Information for Rosé producers
THE ROSÉ COMPETITIÂON 2018 Bob Ecker, Napa Valley-based wine writer, wine judge and founder of The Rosé Competition in 2013, the very first competition of all rosé wines in…
WHICH WINE
Which wine do I recommend? Here are three you might wish to try — Reva K Singh Italian wine producer Frescobaldi is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Castello di Nipozzano, Frescobaldi’s oldest…
Screwcap or cork?
Wine bottles with screwcaps are here to stay, but the debate continues about which is better screwcap or cork? Screwcaps eliminate the risk of cork taint and make opening a bottle of…
At the Khushwant Singh Litfest: A Glass of Wine with…
While waiting to hear about the line-up of writers for the next Khushwant Singh Litfest (12-14 October 2018), let’s take a flashback to last year’s…
The 22nd Inter-club Grover Vineyards,Golf Championships 2018
Lanterns pendant from trees bobbing in the breeze, fairy lights, an open-air venue with plants and trees around, the cool of a February evening, live…
Tickle your taste buds with Amarula and a touch of love this Valentine’s
February 8, 2018: Never heard of Amarula? It’s a much-loved cream liqueur with a lovely fruity flavour originating from South Africa, Amarula Cream (17% alcohol by…
Comment – All that glitters is not gold – True or False? FALSE
Michael Fridjhon recently returned to Marques de Riscal in Rioja after 25 years and came away hugely impressed by the quality of the wines despite the increase…
Letter from the Editor – New Issue of Sommelier India in Circulation!
As we welcome the new year and bid farewell to the old, Sommelier India embarks on a new path while remaining true to its original mission of…
Q&A with Atul Tiwari – Former Indian Sommelier champion
Atul Tiwari, a graduate from IHM  Dehradun, has over eight years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started his career as a Food and Beverage assistant at The Oberoi Mumbai…
The Amazing Médoc Wine-athon
I started running with a fun loving group called the Hash House Harriers, which describes itself as a Drinking club with a Running problem. Hashers…
Q&A with Ann Colgin of Colgin Cellars in Napa Valley
May 2017 – Ann Colgin is the owner-vintner at Colgin Cellars in St Helena, Napa Valley, which produces top-flight Cabernets that are world renowned and only…