The Indian government has reduced import duties on bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100% and lowered tariffs on several wines under U.S. pressure. This move has raised concerns among Indian winemakers, who fear increased competition …
As sweet aroma wafts over the vine- yards, carried by a warm breeze blowing through a straw house, where rows of Syrah grapes hang, waiting to dry into raisins. The hand-picked grapes are tied into …
This edition of Sommelier India begins with a toast to Sula Vineyards, celebrating 25 years (p.22) as the cornerstone of India’s wine revolution. Just a few years younger, Sommelier India has chronicled Sula’s journey over …
Wishing our valued readers, contributors, and advertisers, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanking you all, for your continued interest in Sommelier India. What better time than now, say thank you, as we celebrate …
The Young Sommeliers’ Olympiad is an online learning + competitive initiative where the best-in-trade professionals educate young people aspiring to join the hospitality industry. The 5th Young Sommeliers’ Olympiad staged in 2024 concluded successfully with the gratifying development that …
This edition of Sommelier India — the last of the year — is filled with tastings and tasting notes. At the front of the book read about Orange wine (p.9) and Champagne (p.12), both imported …
V Sanjay Kumar recently attended a tasting of Tenuta Sant Antonio wines by a visiting member of the family at Lupa restaurant in Bengaluru. It is the season for visiting winemakers. On the night of …
The India Wines and Spirits (IWS) Awards held a highly successful tasting competition for its 2024 edition on the 13th and 14th of August. This year, the competition received 550+ nominations and every entry was …
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 …
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 …
Chandon India, the distinguished sparkling wine brand under the prestigious Moët Hennessy umbrella, has solidified its position as a global leader in the industry by winning multiple medals at the esteemed Decanter World Wine Awards …
The cover feature is a long read about the newly formed Sommeliers Association of India, which I first heard about in December last year. Amrita Singh and her business partner Mattia Antonio Cianca met me …
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are delighted to return to Bordeaux for the En Primeur tastings. This annual event is a significant milestone in the wine calendar, as Bordeaux unveils its …
Château Margaux has been producing an exceptional white since the early 18th century, known since 1920 as Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux. In January this year, the estate took the unprecedented step of launching another …
Tinna Trade, an agricultural trading company, has acquired 100% stake in Fratelli Wines Pvt limited in a share swap deal. The deal will transform Tinna Trade into India’s second-largest winemaker, sparking interest across the wine …
Here’s an opportunity for a young person in India to spend a week in Bordeaux learning about wine from the experts. The Bordeaux Mentor Week was created two years ago by wine professionals, Jane Anson …
Sunburst Vin was founded by Subhadip Dey, a qualified beverage educator based in Kolkata and Amit Ojha, a seasoned wine importer. In 2023, Sunburst Vin won a grant from the Gerard Basset Foundation to expand …
Introducing Komos, an ultra luxury tequila that has combined the oldest tequila distilling processes with European winemaking techniques. The result: a collection of exceptionally smooth, light tequilas that are great neat, with ice, or in …
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