Thematic tastings at Château Climens, starting September
World famous for its dessert wines, Barsac is one of the communes of the Sauternes appellation situated on the northern boundary of the Sauternes commune, on the…
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WOSA triennial Sommelier Cup competition
The winner of Wines of South Africa’s triennial Sommelier Cup competition, held at L’Hotel Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, is Joe Yang of Studio City Macau.…
Sommelier Speak: “I prefer to pair wine to the diner rather than to the dinner”
Rakesh Awaghade, Resident Sommelier, The Oberoi & The Trident Gurgaon, shares his refreshing philosophy regarding wines and wine drinkers with Reva K Singh As the resident sommelier for both…
A new collaboration between France and India to promote wine studies
On June 13th, the Chamber of Commerce of Bordeaux celebrated the official launch of a new partnership between Institut de Promotion Commerciale (IPC), which specialises…
New – Witlinger Craft Beer in bottles to beat the summer heat!
Witlinger craft beer positions itself as a brand associated with The Adventurer personality with the tag, “Fearless. Daring. Spontaneous. First to try”. Since that description…
La Cité du Vin – a temple of wine opens in Bordeaux
Soaring 180 ft above Bordeaux’s Garonne River and 10-floors high with a shiny, metallic facade, La Cité du Vin is an impressive sight. A dramatic contrast to…
WOSA Sommelier Cup attracts Asian sommeliers
Held every three years, the competition is for sommeliers and professionals working in the wine service industry to compete for the Sommelier Cup title in…
Oz Clarke joins NZ Wine Hall of Fame on Intnl Sauvignon Blanc Day
Wine expert and writer (pictured left), Oz Clarke has been inducted in the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame and will be presented with his certificate…
Sula wins prestigious award for wine tourism
Adding another feather to its cap, The Drinks Business recognised Sula’s contribution to promoting oeno-tourism with its award for “Best contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism”. CEO Rajeev Samant accepted…
Reveilo wines bag awards in Hong Kong at Asia Wine Review 2016
Vintage Wines Pvt Ltd that produces the Reveilo label has come a long way. It was established by Yatin Patil as a boutique winery in 2004 at…
Biodynamics in winemaking, A Global Trend
Stephen Quinn spoke to winemakers in France, Chile, Italy, Australia and New Zealand to find out why they believe that biodynamic practices make for better…
The sixth edition of World Malbec Day celebrated in Mumbai
April 17 –The Consulate General & Trade Promotion Centre of Argentina in Mumbai celebrated the sixth edition of World Malbec Day at the Taj Mahal…
Recently in India, Etienne Hugel ambassador of Alsace wines passed away in April 2016
The international wine world had barely recovered from news of the untimely passing away of Paul Pontallier (59 years), Managing Director of Château Margaux, in Bordeaux, followed…
Indian French alliance in Grover Zampa Vineyards
In a board meeting held in Mumbai recently, one of India’s best wineries, Grover Zampa Vineyards announced the entry of Edouard Labruyère on its board as…
The face of Chateau Margaux is no more
The face of Chateau Margaux – 59-year old Paul Pontallier who had been battling cancer for some time, expired yesterday on March 28. After studying…
This June, visit the “City of Wine” in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the venue for a new attraction: La Cité du Vin or The City of Wine, which is scheduled to open this June. The…
News in Brief – New wineries to open in Nashik
Nashik, March 14, 2016 – Seven new wineries are likely to open in the next year or two in Godavari Wine Park at Vinchur, about 60…
Pricey Wines and Market Dynamics
What is a wine worth and what is its pricing formula? Is it a measure of quality or market dynamics? Michael Fridjhon raises some interesting…
Sommelier India February-March Issue on the Newsstands
December and January, representing the Holiday Season are unusually busy months for me. This is the time of year when my friends and family…
A Toast to Toscana
With wondrous wines to drink, top wineries to visit and exciting summer festivals, Somm India correspondent, Michele Shah reveals why Tuscany is one of…