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How Indian wineries are coping with the Covid-19 Fallout
I spoke to some stalwarts of the Indian wine industry about how the Caronavirus had affected them, posing questions about the impact of the sudden countrywide lockdown and other government measures to contain Covid-19. They …
Columns
Does a new government bode well for wine?
With the Modi juggernaut powering back to a thumping majority in the recent Lok Sabha elections, what does this presage for the wine industry in India? As everybody knows, alcoholic beverages are a state subject …
Global News
Product blitz, including J’Noon from Fratelli Vineyards in India, by the Boisset Collection
Kapil Sekhri, co-founder of Fratelli wines, with Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of Boisset Collection at the release of J’Noon in New Delhi Known for its broad portfolio of California and French wineries, the Boisset Collection has …
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India and Burgundy – Bringing the best of both worlds together
The village of Mercurey is situated in Côte Chalonnaise, one of Burgundy’s four wine growing regions. Photo: Natalia Makarova In a new, path-breaking development, Burgundy looks beyond the shores of France to form a collaboration …
Events
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, presented by HT 48 hours, Hafele and Living Foodz in …
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Vivek Chandramohan is the new CEO of Grover Zampa Vineyards
Grover Zampa Vineyards appoints Mr Vivek Chandramohan as Chief Executive Officer 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 …
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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 festival, and especially the wine preferences of some eminent participants. …
Events
The 22nd Inter-club Grover Vineyards,Golf Championships 2018
After Party of 22nd Inter-Club Grover Vineyards, Golf Championship 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 …
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Cecilia Oldne – former VP marketing at Sula Vineyards
Alok Chandra interviewed Cecilia Oldne who was a key member of the core team at Sula. Celica Oldne VP Marketing and Global Brand Ambassador She’s been a national-level gymnast and champion dancer in her younger …
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Kādu by Sula – Wine for a Cause
Wineries around the world are renowned for giving back to the community or supporting a favourite cause. By launching KÄdu, (pronounced Kaa-du), the first premium wine from its Karnataka vineyards, as a Wine for a …
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Auriga – the first Indian sparkling wine with gold flakes
Auriga – India’s first ever sparkling wine with gold flakes November 2017: To celebrate 25 glorious years of winemaking, Grover Zampa Vineyards recently launched Auriga – India’s first sparkling wine with gold flakes. An extravagant addition to …
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Mumbai gets a taste of South African Wines from Nederburg
Andrea Freeborough, Cellar Master, Nederburg Aspri Spirits hosted an intimate women-only exclusive sit-down dinner in honour of  Andrea Freeborough, the lady cellar master at Nederburg wineries in South Africa. Set in the elegant Olive Bar …
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Mumbai State Excise department issues orders to renew liquor licences
State Excise department order paves the way for the renewal of nearly 80% of 15,699 licenses in urban areas suspended by the government in April this year, reports Satish Nandgaonkar in the Mumbai Mirror, September …
Features
Tamil Nadu ups the legal limit of storing liquor at home
The rules pertaining to storing liquor at home are nebulous and vary between states. Here’s the latest on Tamil Nadu as reported in The Economic Times. The Tamil Nadu government has increased the legal limit …
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Don’t give wine a bad name!
Recently, in Visakhapatnam a group of women from the All India Democratic Women’s Association sat blindfolded in front of New Jalsa Wine shop in Santoshnagar, Tatichetlapalem to demand its shifting. They said that shops like Jalsa …
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Chandon India win bronze at CSWWC
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India is a complex drinks market where wine’s share is miniscule
Rajeev Samant, founder and CEO, Sula Vineyards In an interview to Jane Anson, Bordeaux correspondent for UK’s Decanter magazine, whom he met at Vinexpo in June, Rajeev Samant  truthfully said, “India is all about contradictions, …