Almost six decades ago, one of the most admired food writers of the 20th century gave us good reason to explore the world of wine beyond set or occasion menus and elaborate dishes, when she wrote with simplicity and directness:…
Miguel A Torres, stalwart of the Spanish wine industry and an iconic figure on the international wine stage, was in India recently after many years. During his brief stay, he conducted a masterclass of one of his top labels – Mas La Plana which is…
As Indian Accent hits the mark with Londoners, Roopa Gulati provides a deliciously descriptive account of some of its outstanding dishes. Britain’s love affair with Indian food goes back more than two centuries, and over the last two decades, Londoners have…
In 1998 Vinexpo Hong Kong was the first B2B exhibition organised in Asia. Twenty years later this show, which took place from 29 to 31 May 2018Â has become the must-attend event and a strategic platform…
 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 thousand international wine professionals will be coming to Vienna at…
Miguel A Torres, stalwart of the Spanish wine industry and an iconic figure on the international wine stage, (pictured above left) whom I’m honoured to call an old friend, was in town for a brief visit…
Burgundy, both in quality and demand, is on a roll, writes Steven Spurrier. However, due to the severely reduced overall production in 2016, many of the top wines are now priced out of the hands of all…
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, according to Shanken News Daily. Last year, the group grew…
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. The intrinsic quality of the wines is married, in many…
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 marks the southwest border of the Brunello di Montalcino territory, linking the name…
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 is located near the sea, landlocked Burgundy has traditionally seen…
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…
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 Sunday, October 8th, 2017, Northern California Wine Country was hit with a dangerous…
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 company press release. TWE, the ASX-listed wine producing giant, produces…
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. She left no heirs but her legacy has been carried forward by the…
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 including Winery of the Year 2017 at Sommelier India, the…
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. With co-owner Natsuko Perromat du Marais, an experienced restaurateur who worked with Alain…
Wine is a combination of place and grape variety. These days wine grapes are grown all over the world. In Sommelier India Issue 2, 2018 the Sommelier India Tasting Panel recommends Sauvignon Blanc wines from…