New study says alcohol doesn’t have any health benefits for consumers. Do you agree?
Just when you may have thought that the debate on the health benefits of drinking alcohol had been put to rest, it has flamed up…
Browsing: Grapevine
Blue Wine may leave skeptics blue in the face
The blue wine craze is back with a vengenace. It last reared its ugly head in 2015 when the Spanish wine Gik was launched. Gik…
A fine wine dining experience awaits you at Reuben’s – One&Only Cape Town, South Africa
Chef & The Vine Series is a monthly wine and dine programme at the One&Only Cape Town which brings together the best of the Cape’s…
The Classic Laddie, single malt whisky now in India for you
If you are a Scotch lover with a penchant for single malts over blended whiskies, then Bruichladdich (say “brook laddieâ€), an unpeated, Islay single malt, made from 100% Scottish barley is the one…
Bigger & Better – VieVinum 2018 marks a landmark anniversary
 VieVinum is all set to celebrate its landmark 20th-anniversary from 9th to 10th June with a special edition of Austria’s best-known wine fair. More than a…
Product blitz, including J’Noon from Fratelli Vineyards in India, by the Boisset Collection
Known for its broad portfolio of California and French wineries, the Boisset Collection has enjoyed steady progress at the high-end of the wine market lately,…
Sotheby’s to offer – The Masterpiece Collection this spring
This spring, Sotheby’s will present The Masterpiece Collection, a remarkable wine collection created by a collector sensitive to the delights of both wine and art.…
A Man of Vision in Montalcino – Count Francesco Marone Cinzano
Michèle Shah meets Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, gentleman farmer and high-altitude hunter, who also happens to make great wine. Col d’Orcia literally means the hill overlooking the Orcia River, which…
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…
Celebrating India’s Finest with All Things Nice, 2018
All Things Nice hosted the 6th edition of ‘Celebrating India’s Finest’, an evening recognizing winners of the “Indian Wine Consumer Choice Awards’ held in January 2018,…
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…
Marchesi di Barolo steeped in tradition
Barolo wine is named after the Marchesa di Barolo, a French noblewoman who married an Italian nobleman and was responsible for producing the first fine wines from Barolo in the 1850s.…
Vivek Chandramohan is the new CEO of Grover Zampa Vineyards
20th April, 2018 – Vivek Chandramohan has been appointed as CEO of Grover Zampa Vineyards, India’s oldest winery, which over the years has won numerous awards…
Make it to Clarette, if you love wine
Spread across four areas, Clarette in Marylebone is for wine-loving novices and connoisseurs alike Alexandra, daughter of Corinne Mentzelopolous, owner of Château Margaux, always wanted a restaurant of her own.…
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…
Sommelier India Issue 2, April-June 2018 in circulation
At my last book club meeting the thought-provoking topic of discussion was “Making a living vs making a lifeâ€, which brought to mind how often…
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…
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…
The School of Wine & Spirits Business launches an MBA in Wine & Spirits Business
Dijon, February 2018. From the beginning of the next academic year, Burgundy School of Business’ School of Wine & Spirits Business (SWSB) will be launching a…
Amazon dancing with wine and tech enters physical retail
Those of you who sit at the intersection of wine and technology the way I do, would probably be amused to discover that Amazon (the…
SI Wine Calendar – what’s up, what’s new. A round-up of wine events
Flavours of New Zealand: When January 15 (0600 – 0900 PM) Where: Westminster Bridge, County Hall, London What: New Zealand’s largest wine tasting event with over 450 Kiwi wines…
Cecilia Oldne – former VP marketing at Sula Vineyards
Alok Chandra interviewed Cecilia Oldne who was a key member of the core team at Sula. She’s been a national-level gymnast and champion dancer in…