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“Vintage” in wine terminology refers to the year in which the grapes are picked (harvested).

World over, the 2016 vintage is likely to produce lesser volume of wines as compared to previous years owing to inclement weather condition – almost a 20 year low production as per estimates. El Nino in South America, frost and hail in France and poor weather conditions in South Africa – all these are…

Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin is on a six days visit to India

  India- Israel Wine Connect

Israeli President’s current six day visit to India is likely to boost bilateral trade ties between the two nations and this should also directly or by default, benefit the Indian wine industry.

In field of agriculture, India is already benefiting from Israeli expertise in farm mechanization, canopy…

‘The Fine Wine Affair’ organized from 14th to 16th October by ‘La Cave Fine Wine Spirits’ and Hotel Oberoi Gurgaon India, witnessed showcasing of over 100 wine labels, interactive sessions and masterclasses. 

The pioneer wine event was widely attended and appreciated by Delhi NCR’s wine community.

I got an opportunity to interact with Mr Guillaume Blanchard, Regional Manager Castello Banfi Wine…

I’ll have the 3rd Red..

I’ll have the 3rd Red” … she said candidly 

It was late february evening and I was perched amongst a group of enthusiastic wine lovers around a rustic wooden table. The set was immersed in mellow golden light of the lamp hanging from the roof.

Perch Coffee and Wine Bar  – a ‘must go’ place for wine lovers

Venue was the  ‘Perch Coffee and Wine Bar’ – a ‘must go’ place for a unique and enjoyable…

​”Whole is greater the the sum of individual parts” – the famous proverb captures perfectly the essence and spirit of the 1st delWine Excellence Awards held on 14th Sept at Delhi.

The awards ceremony was attended by a cross section of emminent wine professionals which included wine producers, importers, hoteliers, select sommeliers, media and some prominent wine enthusiasts – each adding a bit…

​”Passion, Persistence & Perseverance are the three qualities of Hardys Wines,  which attracted me to be their Global Wine Ambassador” says  Glenn McGrath, the famous yet humble  Australian cricketer. 

In a relaxed atmosphere at Ottimo Terrace in ITC Maurya, Glenn talked about his passion of cricket and wines. It was my celebrity moment and an honour to break some bread with the star. 

The…

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Brexit impact on real estate is increasingly becoming clear in UK and there’s no good news. Atleast seven real estate funds have frozen withdrawal by investors, infra stocks have taken a beating on the bourses and commercial property prices have plunged. Against  this backdrop, it would be worthwhile to examine how other sectors are performing after…

Winewriter’s Block

​Wikipedia defines ‘Writer’s block’ as “a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown”.

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Similar (or rather opposite) to the ‘Writers Block’ is the ‘Writers Jump Board’ which I would define as a period of time where-in a writer feels a surge of motivation to write…

The friendly Robocop from yore is soon likely to have more of his (or it’s) kin, especially in hospitality.

From hotel lobbies to restaurant floors, robots have started servicing customers’ basic requests. Artificial Intelligence is further expected to fuel use of robots in hotels.

Makes me wonder whether we are going to get a RoboSomm (Robot Sommelier ) soon ?  – may sound frivolous now but…

As a freelance wine enthusiast one gets to be a part of many a wine gathering. Such events range from being a complete formal affair (Black Tie) to somewhat informal in nature (there’s no such thing as a casual wine event).

Based on my (may be limited) experience, I would categorise the wine gathering in two distinct types. Let it be a wine dinner.

First type is a ‘wine’ dinner. Means the focus…

The wine-dinner by winemaker Kailash Gurnani of York Winery at Hotel Lalit New Delhi recently, successsfully showcased the potential of pairing India’s Punjabi cuisine with Indian wines.

York’s signature red wine ‘Arros’ lead the charge supported by Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc.

The bold pairing of the sparkling wine with delectable Indian desserts – kulfi (icecream) and the G-Jam (Gulab…

You are a lucky vino if a Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera vie for your attention simultaneously. I certainly felt so during the ‘Pio Cesare Wine Dinner’ at Hotel Leela Palace, New Delhi recently.

      Tasting the wines from Piemonte

Pio Boffa, the iconic wine maker from Piemonte, Italy presented his wines along with associated stories, facts and a lot of anecdotes.

        Barolo 2011,…