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It’s here! York Sparkling Rosé Brut
After years in the making, York Winery finally announced the launch of the York Sparkling Rosé – a 100% Shiraz sparkling wine, reports Kanika Dhawan.…
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A First for Dom Pérignon
This is the first time that the iconic champagne brand has broken the order of its releases, with Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy announcing the…
Peter Gago of Penfolds Grange receives highest Australian honour
“When it comes to the greats of Australian wine, one name stands above all — Penfolds Grange. And one contemporary winemaker is synonymous with that…
Jeb Dunnuck moves on
Wine writer and critic, Jeb Dunnuck is leaving his job at “The Wine Advocateâ€, the publication founded by Robert M Parker Jr, to launch his…
The first India Wine Awards 2017!
The inaugural edition of the India Wine Awards came to an end last week with the awards ceremony at Sofitel BKC in Mumbai. Its three…
Louis XIII unveils first pop-up boutique at Harrods, London
Using 3D video projection mapping, Louis XIII is recreating its most memorable moments at a chic pop-up concept store at Harrods, London. Apart from “immersing” themselves in…
Montu Saini, India’s Chef-in-Chief
When Monsieur Gilles Bragard, founder of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCC) accepted the invitation of President Mukherjee to come to India with his…
Springtime in the Darmagi vineyard – Italy
Springtime is here and in full bloom at Gaja’s Darmagi Vineyard, the first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Piedmont planted in the heart of Barbaresco in…
Glimpses of IWFS (Delhi) Welcome dinner for Asia Pacific guests
The Delhi chapter of the International Wine & Food Society pulled out all the stops for an eventful three-day programme for members of the Asia…
Sommelier India wishes friends and family a Happy New Year
Wine is warmth of heart and generosity of spirit Celebrate WINE with the new issue of Sommelier India now in circulation. Wishing all our readers,…
Chianti Classico and Champagne: Together towards the future
Sixty two years after signing the twinning agreement between Florence and Reims, the connection between the cities is reinforced with another link, shared by their…
A Year in an Indian vineyard – Sula Vineyards, Nashik
Sula winemaker, Ajoy Shaw’s account of a year in a vineyard is fascinating and provides an insight into what it means to say a good wine is…
The Plum Pudding tradition
“Six tons of suet, chopped quiet fine / Cod liver oil and old port wine Ten sacks of flour – enough for a meal /…
The Great Indian Hospitality Show – Economic Times
The recently-concluded Economic Times, “The Great Indian Hospitality Show” saw an impressive line-up of speakers from brands like Mariott, Hyatt, Oyo Rooms, Ginger Hotels, among…
SI Person of the Year, Rajeev Samant – Looking back, Looking forward…in his own words
Rajeev Samant can be credited with putting India on the wine map of the world. He has been indefatigable in his efforts to keep the…
Famed Locarno, Discovering Ticino
The internationally renowned Locarno film festival has been showcasing unique films in an extraordinary Swiss setting since 1947, reports Renu Chahil-Graf who enjoys both the…
The Oberoi Gurgaon & Fine Wine – An affair to remember
Who doesn’t love the finer things of life and who could be a better purveyor of them than The Oberoi Gurgaon, a luxury destination for…
Glass etiquette – What’s in, What’s out
Jancis Robinson opens her glass cabinet to reveal how wine glasses have changed over the years My glass cupboard, carefully designed with racks from which glasses can hang upside…