Subhash Arora Says:

There would be many who would put you on total abstinence. Denmark has done several studies and their national diet prescribes 4 glasses (125 mL each) a week max, but no more than one ever night. I have talked to many women in iIaly. They usually take 2 glasses a week-but not on the same evening. I'd say 2- 4 glasses a week of red wine is fine, Try to drink wines with lower alcohol- up to 12.5 or 13% Subhash Arora

Posted @ October 25, 2011 17:30

Nancy Says:

hi, i have one query ,can i drink this wine during my pregnancy or after the delivery. kindly answer me regards nancy

Posted @ October 25, 2011 17:27

Subhash Arora

Dear Arun, The key is getting the permission from the excise department as the policies are very strict in Chennai. I suggest you try for Indian wines only in the first attempt. You will need some running around but at the end if you are successful, the rewards would of sweet success would be memorable. Please give it all you have- Once you have this in place I can try to tell some pf the producers to extend you as much support as possible.  DelWine will certainly support you in your endeavour. Good luck, Subhash Arora

Posted @ October 18, 2011 17:47

Arun

Dear Mr Arora,What all are the red tape involved in conducting a wine-tasting festival in a city like Chennai. Regards Arun

Posted @ October 18, 2011 17:28

Subhash Arora

Not to my knowle
dge, Rahul. Brave but great idea. Go for it!! Arora

Posted @ October 15, 2011 12:36

Rahul Baruaa

Would Like To Get A Wine Club Started In The North East. Is There Anything Here In Guwahati, Just Moved Here From Bangalore. Pls Advice

Posted @ October 15, 2011 12:28

Subhash Arora

Hi Mike,
You misspelt slightly- it is Torciano. Drinking well now. I would say it is at its peak. If stored well, it will be ok for 3-5 years more. But I doubt if it would get any better. You might have read an article on the website: http://www.delhiwineclub.com/guest_column/Tuscan_Torciano.aspx?serialwise=977
Drink up and Enjoy. Cheers,
Subhash Arora

Posted @ August 17, 2011 12:00

Mike

I have a Brunello Di Montalcino 2003 Tociano(DOCG). Was wondering if I need to worry about a "peak" time for opening the bottle. What is your opinion of this as well?

Posted @ August 16, 2011 11:46

Abhishek bhandari

sir i have to ask that what is the qualification do do this wine course and what are its fees structure and any other detail related to it

Posted @ January 27, 2011 12:00

Subhash Arora

Dear Anu, I cannot tell you where the wine is available in India or how much it costs, but red wine is certainly good for heart. I suggest a glass or two of red wines-daily. Prefereably with food-but NOT to be taken as medicine. he must enjoy it. Any imported or Indian wine would do. If he does not drink alcohol right now, please do not force him. Red wine is one of the things-certaily good for heart-but not the only thing. I wish him well. Cheers, WineKnightIndia

Posted @ December 27, 2010 15:46

Anu

is tonic wine considered as red wine,does it hav al the properties of red wine,may i knw the price of it,,,mi dad has undergone by pass heart surgery,tel me which one is good for him thank u

Posted @ December 27, 2010 13:10

Subhash Arora

Dear Umesh and Beena,
Import duties are same throughout India and from anywhere in the world- 150%  on the assessable value which is CIF +1%. Additionally there are Special duties  of 4% which are refundable (not an easy job!). Then there is an educational cess of around 3%. Importers usually take 160% in their calculations. Then there are Octroi duty for Mumbai and Excise duties'
 which is complicated and different for each state- many of which you will find in our website. To get in tabulated form you will need to pay unncecessarily to us.

Then there is 20% VAT on the total cost, including all overheads and margins. France gets no special treatment. Do not forget the license fee and label registration charges which are additional for each state. There are no duties for export of wines. Hotels and restaurants get the benefit of no import customs duty for 5% of the foreign exchange earnings in the previous years (not cash) but excise duties are payable at par with others. Arora

Posted @ November 29, 2010 17:39

Beena Varia

Do you know what are the charges on import and export of French wines in Mumbai. All the information I am getting is old/outdated and not helpful. You are the wine expert so it is over to you. Thx Beena

Posted @ November 29, 2010 16:16

Umesh Kalro

Dear Mr Subhash arora We are interested to import wines in India. Kindly advise us formalities for importing in Maharashtra and Delhi. We understand the import duties are 150 %, But we are not clear for import license and excise for each region. appreciate your help to enlighten this thank you yours sincerely Umesh

Posted @ November 17, 2010 17:24

Subhash Arora

Wine is definitely a career for option. But she must be thoroughly interested in it. I suggest you take her for wine tastings like the one going on over this weekend at the Radio
Club, Bandra a couple of weeks ago and the one by Upper Crust next month. There are no standard courses right now in India so I suggest she does Hotel Management and carry on wine studies on the side. www.indianwineacademy.com is a good site to learn. There are plenty more on the Net. Cheers

Posted @ November 13, 2010 11:28

Sangeeta Mubai

Hi, My daughter is a science student (PCM) and is appearing in her XII borad coming March. I'm wondering if she can have something contemporary, exciting, challenging and rewarding career. Wine tasting is one of them, but am really clueless. May I seek your consultation on the subject. Regards, Sangeeta Mubai

Posted @ November 13, 2010 11:24

Subhash Arora

This is like saying , 'I like Ramayan- please tell me more about it!' In short, Wine is the healthiest lifestyle drink that has some alcohol and it enhances the flavour of the food. It has immense health benefits, if taken in moderation regularly. Drink white wine chilled and red cool at max of 18 deg C.Check out more on our websites www.indianwineacademy.com and www.delhiwineclub.com. if you have any specific questions or doubt, you are welcome to contact me.

Posted @ November 11, 2010 12:06

Nilu Singh

I drink wine.please tell me detail for wine

Posted @ November 11, 2010 11:59