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…
Browsing: Personal Preference
Which wine? The best wines to drink
The best wines to drink… The question is what is the best? When speaking about wine, how does one describe the best? It isn’t necessarily…
What I Drink: Jug Suraiya
In 2005, we asked wine aficionado, Jug Suraiya, which wines he drinks. Columnist, travel writer and author, Suraiya lives in Gurgaon with his wife Bunny. Ten years on,…
Bharat Talwar loves Tempranillo!
Bharat Singh Talwar grew up in Lucknow,India, attended the Doon School in Dehradun and moved to the US in 1996, right after his undergraduate degree…
Q&A with Piero Masi on winemaking in India
The story of Fratelli Wines is well-known, a story of three pairs of brothers who came together with the common goal of producing wine in…
In Conversation with Sommelier Erin Ryan White
Erin Ryan White (pictured, left) is the sommelier at August, the contemporary French restaurant owned by award-winning chef, John Besh in New Orleans. With 33…
“We are sowing seeds and nurturing relationships in India”
Benjamin Vigier studied International Business (specialising in trade with Asia) at the University of Le Havre in France before moving to China in 2004 to…
The Isabella Spagnolo Collection launches in India
Do you wish to enjoy sparkling wine yet give it a miss as you don’t drink alcohol? If yes, then here is a stylish offering…
Q&A with an Indian Wine Importer – Neethu Sheth
Neethu Sheth left her work at an investment bank in New York, when she married and moved to Mumbai. In 2007 she founded The Wine…
Alessia Antinori roots for India
“I love India, I love the sounds, the aromas, and of course, the people. It’s the only place in the world, after Italy that I…
Taittinger Champagne in India – Affordable Luxury?
Champagne is not just a drink, it’s a state of mind and an experience. Among the many champagnes I have tasted and enjoyed, Taittinger is…
Charosa Wines Launched in Pune at Terttulia
Stating that wines of Charosa Vineyards are made from the finest estate grown grapes at Charosa, near Nashik, the wine capital of India, Parag Kamat,…
Grover Zampa launch Chêne at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
A blend of Tempranillo, the famous indigenous Spanish red grape, and Syrah, Chêne Grande Reserve, produced from estate grown grapes at their winery in Sanjegaon,…
Beaujolais Nouveau 2013 Uncorked in India
Beaujolais is unique. There is no other wine quite like it that combines such a wonderful accessibility of fruit, but with an underlying structure, which…
Woof! The wine’s Purr-fect
If you are a wine lover who also loves animals as do many winemakers, you’re in good company. Ten years ago, illustrators Craig McGill and…
Now, Gran Cuvée Brut from the House of Fratelli
With Diwali festivities knocking at our door, it’s definitely time to savour and sip a bubbly wine, says SI deputy editor, Kanika Dhawan. Thick on…
Three Sparkling reasons to celebrate anew with Sula
Whispers about Sula launching a new Sparkling wine and its mysterious timing that was coinciding quite obviously with another sparkling wine launch, turned out to…
The world’s most expensive bottle of wine
It might just be worth catching a flight to Dubai to visit Le Clos, the exclusive retailer of fine wines and luxury spirits. On display…
“Wine Grapes” launched as e-book
Sept 27: Food lovers have their Larousse Gastronomique, and wine connoisseurs have “Wine Grapes, a complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties”, written by wine greats,…
Go Zwack!
Move over Baileys Irish Cream, here’s a new Hungarian liqueur that has been made by blending more than 40 different herbs and spices. Available at…
A Fruitful Collaboration
You cannot talk about passion, you have to taste it,” said Italian oenologist Dr. Vincenzo Vernocchi as he introduced Fusion Wines to diners at La…
Myra Wines launched in Pune
The launch of Myra Vineyard wines was marked by an enjoyable evening of delicious tapas, peppy music and wine at Terttulia, a popular restaurant with…
2011 Markus Molitor wine awarded 100 points
When the renowned American wine critic, Robert Parker reviewed the 2011 vintage of German Rieslings for “The Wine Advocate,” he awarded the highest honour to…
Delhi Duty Free launches Balvenie Triple Cask
The Company has been doing it for years, we mean distilling much loved single malts like Glenfiddich as well as other spirits such as Hendrick’s…
Summer Wine – New from Fratelli, Shiraz Rosé
Think summer wine and you can hear Nancy Sinatra crooning about strawberries, cherries and angel’s kiss in spring. “My summer wine is really made from…