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Posted @ May 23, 2013 13:44

Sumita Nandi Says:

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Posted @ May 20, 2013 13:23

Robert David Says:

I like to Import wine an sale in India...

Posted @ May 06, 2013 12:14

VP Rajesh Says:

Congrats, Subhash! look forward to many more years of commentary, knowledge and fun! VP

Posted @ April 29, 2013 11:47

Rohit Arora Says:

SULPHUR-fuss is a MYTH !

Posted @ April 29, 2013 10:30

Niladri Dhar Says:

Agree with Wes & Rohit. Like many other myths in the wine world, it is also a myth that sulfites are the cause of red wine headaches. Anyone dealing with wine science will confirm that. In addition to histamines, as already mentioned by Wes, scientists are also looking at tannins and the way the are absorbed in the human body, as one of the causes. It is a complex topic which is being reserched upon as we speak.

Posted @ April 29, 2011 10:20

Anurag Mehrotra Says:

What a significant milestone and achievement. Congratulations Subhash!

Posted @ April 26, 2013 16:35

Remie Law Says:

Congratulations! May you continue to journey for many more decades to come.

Posted @ April 26, 2013 10:45

Rajeev Samant Says:

Congrats Subhash! Have enjoyed all the shared convivial moments on your amazing wine journey! Many more to come I'm sure..

Posted @ April 26, 2013 10:40

Sidd Banerji Says:

Congratulations Sir!! The huge followers of yours and your academy most sincerely wish you all the best and many many more years to have your extraordinary treatment of the wine world....all to our benefit.Regards.

Posted @ April 26, 2013 10:38

Mariagrazia Icardi Says:

Dear Sir, thank you for the news that we receive from you We kindly ask you if you can inform us about some wine exhibition in India We are looking for an importer for our wines. Could you kindly help us Warm regards mariagrazia Icardi

Posted @ April 25, 2013 15:32

Sharad Phadnis Says:

Highly appreciate your passion for wine and work you are doing for Delhi Wine Club, Indian Wine Academy and Delwine Enews Letter.

Posted @ April 25, 2013 15:26

kskarnic Says:

A fantastic journey indeed. Keep going

Posted @ April 25, 2013 15:20

David Rowe Says:

Dear Subhash Congratulations on this auspicious anniversary. Please keep up the good work! Kind regards David Rowe

Posted @ April 25, 2013 11:03

Wes Barton Says:

It should be easy enough for individuals to determine if their problem is due to sulfites. Many foods, as well as white wine, have a significantly higher level of sulfites than red wine. A reaction to sulfite cannot be allergic, by the way. One thing to keep in mind is dehydration. Beer drinkers don't need to worry about that too much. Drinking wine the guideline is to drink a glass of water of each glass of wine. I'll drink some water before, then again later when I feel the need. Dehydration and impurities are what cause hangovers with moderate consumption. Back to real red wine specific reactions, this is an area still being studied, so there's still some dispute, but it's fair to say there are many causes. Wine is extremely complex. I've had a reaction to a wine in from one vintage, but not the same wine the next vintage. One study I saw claimed 70% of reactions were from amines (half being histamines). A lot of people will take an antihistamine before they drink wine, which seems to work. Here's a relevant article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121107101717.htm Google is your friend. It seems each new study or article on this complex subject has a new facet.

Posted @ April 23, 2013 11:05

Subhash Arora Says:

Thanks for your comments Wes. If you check our website indianwineacademy.com, I often propogate against the myth that only Sulphites create headaches. After all, they are present in many other food items as well. But I don't need studies to tell me that in India most people who get headaches with wine-especially red wine, seem to be allergic to sulphur when I ask them. Perhaps, you could be kind enough to tell me the reasons and the remedy. I know headache is one of the significant causes of wine culture being stifled in India.It is a FACT that many more Indians don't drink wine as it gives them headaches. It would be really great if we could have them drink wine and not get headache. P.S.- I also have discovered that most of them drink low-end cheaper wines available. I suspect these wines use too much sulphites. Mostly, when they drink better wuality or organic wine headaches are lower. What inference would you draw? Subhash Arora

Posted @ April 22, 2011 13:57

Wes Barton Says:

You might want to do some research before propagating the myth that sulfites are the cause of red wine headache. There are many different causes, and sulfites are responsible for a very small percentage of them.

Posted @ April 22, 2013 13:54

Subhash Arora Says:

I doubt it. If that were the case, the importers should not be selling wine during these 9 days-it would be much more offensive to Mata Vaisho Devi to see people profiting from selling alcohol during Navratras. I think it is the lack of empathy and a real passion for wine that is lacking in India. Perhaps, as Magandeep said, the Argentina embassy was too sure and almost cocky of the people attending and there might have been a we-couldn't- care- less- attitude on the part of the organisers. I KNOW no one really cared whether I attended or not. It is my own passion and commitment that I went anyway. Subhash Arora

Posted @ April 22, 2011 13:55

Gurpreet Says:

Well Navratras could be one of the reason for low attendance...

Posted @ April 22, 2013 13:50

Subhash Arora Says:

I am not sure if there is a specific law against it; the laws are specific about making and selling wine-that is to say, you may not make wine at home and sell it. Several people make wine at home for their own consumption-there does not seem to be any problem with that. Arora

Posted @ April 22, 2011 13:45

Sanjeev Kumar Says:

Is wine making at home for personal consumption legal in India ?

Posted @ April 22, 2011 13:40

Subhash Arora Says:

To the best of my knowledge no company is importing 5L boxes yet. It may have been tried on an experimental basis but one has not seen its regular use so far. Arora

Posted @ April 22, 2013 13:38

Gary Spivak Says:

Do you know any Indian wine company that sells in 5 L bags?

Posted @ April 22, 2013 13:30

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Posted @ April 12, 2013 16:14

Tarsillo Says:

An Italian say, it that Ancient folks use to eat the skin and threw figs away. (Fai come gli Antichi: mangiavano la buccia e gettavano i fichi"I never found out the origin of such say! I just fear that Indian wine producers, may now throw their wine away and sell us Pomace wine (wait, may be they are already doing so, sending the nectar abroad and selling us the Pomace wine, or at least it tastes so!)

Posted @ April 03, 2013 11:33

Robert Withers Says:

Hi Arora, We are interested in promoting our Californian wines. We are a Californian exporter specializing in export to India. I have been receiving DelWine for two years and love it! Robert Withers, Co-Founder | Cali Beverage Group

Posted @ April 03, 2013 11:17

Michele Shah Says:

Dear Subhash, An interesting preview of Vinitaly. Yes, Sicilians are being very active during this edition. You may not be aware that Decanter has organised a very interesting tasting on 9th April at 11 am at Sala Iris where I will be conducting a comparative tasting of Nerello Mascalese, the principal grapes of the red blend of the volcanic Etna with the Pinot Noir from New Zealand. There will be 12 wines to be tasted. Though we won’t be comparing the two varietals strictly, my inspiration for the selection is from Jancis Robinson MW who once described Etna Rosso, as the ‘Burgundy of Etna’. This tasting focuses on ‘old world structure and elegance- meets new world power and intensity’. I will also have on the panel 3 producers from Etna and NZ. The tickets are €20 each but I invite you to join us as a guest-this is one of the several interesting events happening in Vinitaly, besides the ones you have mentioned in your article. Michele Shah

Posted @ April 03, 2013 11:04

Bruce Cakebread Says:

Health Watch: Napa Valley Wines Increase Your I.Q.
As will be reported in the upcoming issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, a groundbreaking epidemiological study by UC Davis confirms what NVV members may already know: people who enjoy Napa Valley wines experience a measurable increase in cognitive function. In other words, they are smarter! The UCD Department of Viticulture and Enology will release the results of its 27-year research project later today which shows a direct correlation between consumption of Napa Valley wine and higher cognitive brain functions. This multigenerational longitudinal meta-analysis of wine consumption is unprecedented in the world of wine research and was done without collaboration with other educational institutions.

According to the research, the phenolic compounds in wines made from grapes grown in the renowned winegrowing region interact directly with nerve cells, improve communication between synapses and encourage nerves to carry regenerative electrical signals to the brain. “We’ve been able to isolate the unique attributes of the Napa Valley geology, climatology, and adaptive phenology that contribute to these observations,” said UCD Professor David Block.

The data show that Americans who consume five or more glasses of Napa Valley wine per week had a statistically significant increase in their observed I.Q. over the control group that drank wine from an appellation immediately to the west of Napa Valley. The perceivable difference occurred within one to three hours of consumption and was directly correlated with the number of doses administered. “Millions of years of tectonic activity as well as some darned smart winemakers have paid off,” said Bruce Cakebread, NVV board president, noting “this is why Napa Valley rocks.”

The NVV was unaware of this university research project but confirmed no animals were harmed in the study. (With dure permission to reproduce from- Bruce Cakebread-CEO of Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley and President Napa Valley Vintners)

Posted @ April 03, 2013 10:47

Subhash Arora Says:

I hope you are right, and it IS a joke, Alok. But they wont be asking $875 if it were a joke. Subhash Arora

Posted @ April 02, 2013 17:02

Alok Chandra Says:

Spot-on, Subhash - the DBR report seems to either be an April Fool's joke, or else someone is playing the fool. I estimate that total wine sales in India in 2012/13 were 2.35 million cases (23% growth) - this included 330,000 cs of imports, 926,000 cs of domestic premium wines, and 1.1 million cases of 'cheap' ad-mix wines. Volumes are forecast to grow to 5.7 million cases by 2017-18 - a CAGR of 19%.

Posted @ April 02, 2013 16:35

Sarah Yuan Says:

Distinguished India Wine Academy, We are organizer of Vinexpo China 2013, Zhejiang Int'l Wine and Spirits Exhibition to be held in September 26-28 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. We hope sincerely to cooperate with you and want to regard you as one of our media partners. we would like to discuss with you about detailed procedures of cooperation. For more information about Foodex China, please click: www.vinexpo.com/en I look forward to your positive reply. Best Regards! Sarah Yuan

Posted @ March 28, 2013 13:00

Sidd Banerji Says:

Being inspired by you,your studies,reports and comments all these 3 years,I with my absolute little knowledge got into Chianti region of Tuscany and had an enormous experience of the core of Italian wine industry.Not only their skill,heritage and immense hard work but also had a very close look into their warmth and passion on wines.Additionally, what startled me was their acute sense of hospitality,batter no eye lid acceptance and assistance exhibited to me by individuals,organizations and producers involved in the wine industry.This report of Subhash takes me to a higher height of understanding,describing and reporting. My 3rd trip to Italian wine industry starting 4th April shall be enormously helped by the article.Regards,Subhash.

Posted @ March 21, 2013 10:44

Sidd Banerji Says:

Congratulations Sir!!!!Nothing could be a better news than this for me,this morning.I shall probably be present at the event on 8th at Vinitaly this year as I am attending the event again this year with my Italian associates.Regards.

Posted @ March 21, 2013 10:35

R B KHARE Says:

Congratulations: Cav Arora

Posted @ March 21, 2013 10:30

kskarnic Says:

We are proud of U sir. Pl accept our congratulations

Posted @ March 20, 2013 13:35

Raghunath Setty Says:

Dear Subhash Arora, Congratulations’ sir, and many more rewards & awards come your way, may god bless you. Regards, Raghunath Setty

Posted @ March 20, 2013 10:30

Mayukh Dewan Says:

Congratulations Cav Arora. well deserved. on another note, how do we get in touch with you. please do email me on my personal email attached. Mayukh Dewan

Posted @ March 20, 2013 10:25

kskarnic Says:

My heartiest congratulations to Dr Adsule. His contribution to viticulture in general and post harvest management in particular has brought in positive change in the lives of grape growers. Congrats mr Adsule

Posted @ March 20, 2013 10:14

Monica Larner Says:

Me too! Congratulations to all the nominees! Best, Monica

Posted @ March 20, 2013 10:00

Sidd Banerji Says:

So timely and so exhaustive.Every man in country,involved in wines shall have a solid benefit.An article to be kept for reference.

Posted @ March 14, 2013 15:50

Rajesh Swarnakar, AIWS Says:

This is a great news Subhashji. I am glad that WSET has expanded its wings to Chianti in Italy. way to go .

Posted @ March 07, 2013 13:44

Munish Kumar Says:

Dear Sir, I would like to start my small scale wine cultivation in Haryana. Please guide me to take production licenses or which govt bodies we need to approach. What will be the approximate fee. I will be appreciate if you can help us.

Posted @ February 05, 2013 13:00

Dhaval Desai Says:

Hello...I m Dhaval Desai from Gujarat i am pursuing my hotel management from Jindal School of Hotel Management i m am much interested to know more and learn about Wines and i wanna make it as my passion so ill u help me by guiding me what are the specification or academies in India. By which i can be a good wine sommelier. Thank you

Posted @ January 19, 2013 11:40

Kartik Sharma Says:

Wonderful article ! Truly depicting the spirit of the Mumbai wine festival for peeps who weren't able to make it ! And Thank you once again Mr. Subhash Arora for your appreciation and kind words for the Georgian wines ! It means a lot to us ! Gamajos..

Posted @ January 15, 2013 11:34

Christopher Gronbeck Says:

Hi...I own a wine bar and retail shop in Seattle, Washington, USA, and we're looking for Indian wines to feature at an upcoming event. Do you know any distributors of Indian wines in the USA that I can contact? Thanks!

Posted @ January 11, 2012 17:18

Benjamin Ward Says:

Dear Sirs, I am writing an article about the availability of alcohol-free and non-alcoholic wines available at this time in India. I would very much appreciate it if you could shed some light on this topic. I look forward to hearing from you. My best wishes, Benjamin Ward

Posted @ January 09, 2013 17:20

Kanchan Madnani Says:

Hi, i would like to enquire if you all have any course regarding wine tasting and same subject....

Posted @ January 03, 2012 11:47

Subhash Arora Says:

Dear Mr Solomons, It was nice talking to you this morning. I have seen your mail. Firstly, we do not make any wine or sell any-so we cannot help you. You cannot blend coconut wine with anything else. Only grape wines are usually blended. You could import grape juice and make wines. Generally, it is a good habit to say fermentation of wine and winery rather than brewing or wine brewery. I am putting your name for delWine subscription-which is free and gives a lot of info

Posted @ January 02, 2013 13:57

Anura Solomons Says:

i am going to start a small scale wine brewery. how can you help me? my base will be king coconut juice since grapes is not cultivated in Sri Lanka. How can i blend my wine with yours ?how can i import your wine in small quantities?

Posted @ January 02, 2013 13:15

Dr Ramchurn Says:

I am an international ago-industrial consultant and with an interest in the evaluation and quality control of indian wine industry.Grateful for latest data from your end.Thanks a lot.Regards.

Posted @ December 26, 2012 16:00

Ranvir Singh Says:

Sir, i would like to know the existing subsidy schemes by Govt of India-MOFPI for establishing a small scale apple cider & perry unit in HImachal Pradesh. please also inform about the source of information. thanks in anticipation

Posted @ December 21, 2012 16:41

Siyamalan Says:

Thanks for the insights Subhash That's quite a shock after blindly believing in that TOI report. I am going to be quite happy, even if the cut-off levels were to be $10. But how much truth is there about year 2017 where the duties might be lowered to 30%. While Cravinho is hopeful that FTA could be signed by early next year, what exactly is the reason that the lowering of duties be postponed till 2017!! Given that 5 year is very long duration considering Indian politics, It makes me to think that these things will never pan out Siyamalan wineindia.in (one of the blogger who blindly followed and reported :P)

Posted @ December 19, 2012 12:39

Jatinder Taneja Says:

How can i attend this wine tasting sesssion in Delhi. Will be thankful for the info. Jatin

Posted @ December 19, 2012 11:24

Subhash Arora Says:

Hi Shruti
I am glad you got motivated by the article and that you like reading the editorials and are now moving in the direction of wine. Wish you all the best in wine as a career and as a beverage of preference. Go for UC Davies or Adelaide! Cheers, Subhash Arora

Posted @ November 30, 2012 11:53

Shruti Mehrotra Says:

Hi, I'm a 21 year old girl from Delhi and I absolutely love going through the editorials of this website. I read the article on Priyanka Dhar and found it o inspiring. I am a wine buff myself. As an exchange student to California in class 11th, I had a chance to visit napa and it left quite an impact so I came back and pursued biotechnology. This summer I visited Adelaide University and had quite an experience working in the wine microbiology lab. I'm in the final year of my B.tech here in Delhi and am planning to apply for my MS in viticulture and enology. keep these inspiring stories coming! :) Sincerely, Shruti Mehrotra

Posted @ November 30, 2012 11:52

Sahil Dev Singh Slathia Says:

Please give me some tips if somebody have an interest in wines how can he start their business in wines if he donot have the knowledge abt the wines , can he get the training from Indian wine academy , or is there any course from wines , if yes then please send the complete information the procedure. Thank you

Posted @ November 19, 2012 17:46

Niladri Dhar Says:

The study makes a lot of sense and confirms what is already known - that tannin elements in wine (or even tea) act as binders of grease and broken meat proteins. In food & wine pairing this acts perfectly as a palate cleanser, a reason small sips of wine throughout a meal makes the dining experience much more enjoyable. Try having a heavy dish like a rich Bolognaise or even our own Mutton Dum Biryani with and without wine and you will notice the difference. Cheers, Niladri

Posted @ October 13, 2012 13:10

Andrea A Johnson Says:

Thanks for all of your work on this web page. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future.

Posted @ October 11, 2012 14:09

Remie Says:

It happens in most emerging wine-drinking countries, including Singapore. However, nowadays, the writer on a wine-themed article will consult a known REAL expert before the final copy.

Posted @ October 04, 2012 11:50

Anurag Mehrotra Says:

The following quote comes to my mind after reading this article: "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." Basically, knowledge should not be put in front of people who do not appreciate their value.

Posted @ October 04, 2012 11:48

Anurag Mehrotra Says:

I missed tasting this cocktail!

Posted @ October 04, 2012 11:42

Silvia Costantini Says:

Caro Subhash, ancora mille ringraziamenti per la magnifica serata ieri. E complimenti speciali a te: sei un vero Ambasciatore del vino e della grande qualità di vita che lo circonda. A presto, Silvia

Posted @ September 28, 2012 16:32

Kumar Shobhan Says:

Great article and congratulations on 200th dinner and 10th anniversary. Many more to come.

Posted @ September 28, 2012 15:14

Subhash Arora Says:

Thanks Pramod. Missed you here. Nashik was an official function. Ours was a purely wine connoisseurs' event with 250 guests enjoying a fine dining experience with 10 super premium wines. But I am glad you were able to meet Mr Castellucci who had come specially for the dinner to be a part of the celebration. Subhash

Posted @ September 28, 2012 14:58

Pramod Krishna Says:

Well done Subhash ! Congratulations. I missed the event but attended the one at Nashik , the next day at Sula Vineyards. Pramod Krishna www.pramodkrishna.in

Posted @ September 28, 2012 14:40

Pramod Krishna Says:

I have been speaking to the importers about the issues of labeling, sampling & standards now required under the new fssa law which will create huge problems. Ciabc has gone to court on this issue. Regards Pramod Krishna

Posted @ September 28, 2012 14:34

Ravi Khanna Says:

Congrats. Lovely evening. Thanks. For all efforts made. Look after your health. Back to Golf Course more often and relax. Cheers,

Posted @ September 28, 2012 11:55

(Mrs.) Vinod Kotwal Says:

Dear Subhashji, I learnt from Kacker Sir, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries that the dinner part yesterday was a rocking affair and there was a huge gathering. Congratulations for the same. Regards, (Mrs.) Vinod Kotwal

Posted @ September 27, 2012 17:50

Marc Perelló Colomer - MPO Says:

Dear Subhash, Back in Barcelona, let me congratulate to you for the excellent venue you hosted on Friday. It was superb! All the best and you can be proud of yourself! With my best regards.Marc. PS: Pity is I wasn't the winner of the Rolex watch, anyway will keep trying!

Posted @ September 27, 2012 17:35

Dipti Chopra Says:

Thank you for a wonderful evening. Big kudo for you for single handed doing so much for the club

Posted @ September 27, 2012 16:50

Suprio Says:

congrats on pulling off such a grand event. heard it was a roaring success

Posted @ September 27, 2012 16:15

Rajeev Samant Says:

Subhash – it was a real pleasure. What a great job you've done. The food and wine service was impeccable. See you soon! Rajeev Rajeev Samant CEO - Sula Vineyards

Posted @ September 27, 2012 14:00

Fred Hernandez Says:

GREETINGS- It is so wonderful to hear from you. We have such fond memories of the Delhi Wine Club and all the people we met while involved with the group. We are back in Miami but working on international projects for Brasil and Singapore. We miss India and hope to visit in the near future. Please accept our sincere congratulations on this great milestone. You should be very proud of all the progress. Best regards to the entire group. Fred and Carmen Hernandez

Posted @ September 27, 2012 11:42

Padma Iyer Says:

Dear sir This is padma iyer from nagpur and i am a Bcom student,i am intreasted in wine industry and would like to make a career in this tasteing ar any other dept could you plz guide me with this. Thanking you sir, hope to hear soonest from you Regards padma iyer

Posted @ September 27, 2012 17:48

Nitin Sharma Says:

Do you have a professional wine tasting program's as well, if yes, do let me know, will be interested.... Regds -Nitin

Posted @ September 25, 2012 12:30

Jeffrey Slater Says:

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Posted @ September 25, 2012 12:27

Subhash Arora Says:

And Hail Chilean wines!

Posted @ September 06, 2012 14:05

Emily Lau Says:

All hail the Chilean Navy, which puts up the majestic Esmeralda, its officers and crew, for such a delightful event, a first for Chile in India.

Posted @ September 06, 2012 13:10

Prasad Says:

I want to export wine to UK. What is the easiest way to do that. Does it require any license? Should i do it directly from Indian wine manufacturer ? What is cost involved ?

Posted @ September 05, 2012 14:28

Niladri Dhar Says:

I read this article too and once again felt that at least the national dailies can do better with the quality of their content. Apart from the Chardonnay and Beaujolais difference, one more piece caught my attention. Consider this statement "Guests often turn down the sommelier’s combination" - this in my view is both irresponsible and a bit contradictory to the very premise of the story. If a professional sommelier's recommendation is 'often' turned down, why highlight their skills at first place? Seems the comment is only meant to spice-up a sommelier's specialist but 'difficult' role! Cheers, Niladri

Posted @ September 04, 2012 13:53

Subhash Arora Says:

Sure, Jatin. We organise such tastings regularly. Will let you know. Arora

Posted @ August 17, 2012 11:29

Jatinder Taneja Says:

Dear Mr. Arora, I am an avid reader of your Delwine mails every week. I also happen to be an avid wine lover in my own way. I would love to be on your mailing list for information on the the wine tasting sessions's locations, where ever they happen in the Delhi/NCR region. Will be grateful. Jatin, Gurgaon.

Posted @ August 17, 2012 11:22

Makoto Says:

Congratulations on the unveiling of your new and imveoprd web site! It is very easy to navigate and contains lots of great information. I look forward to following the blog posts on different wines since I enjoy good wines not necessarily expensive wines. I also look forward to following your different tastings schedules, in order to stop in the WineSeller to determine what my next purchases will be, as I have many times before. Cheers! Keep up the great work on the new site!

Posted @ August 11, 2012 10:48

dkraju Says:

One notable myth is putting wine in the same league of alcoholic beverages. Is there a wine drinker who has become a alcoholic, in the story of mankind?

Posted @ August 11, 2012 10:29

Niladri Dhar Says:

Thanks Alok. I feel that the myths associated with our industry offer many opportunities (not challenges) to ultimately make India a wine-friendly country...at least we know what is limiting the fast and unstoppable growth. Cheers, Niladri

Posted @ August 09, 2012 11:32

B.Shankaranarayan Says:

Close interaction with wineries and consumers over the past 5 years at our 12 wine festivals indicates that wine consumption can be driven by reinventing Indian cuisine.The day a diner calls for a glass of wine to accompany his thali is the day the cash registers will begin ringing. 96K, a small restaurant in Pune owned by a wine enthusiast serves only Maratha food with wine. Both the food and wine are priced reasonably enough to attract the middle class. That's the way to increase wine sales. I hope more such restaurants will open up across the nation.

Posted @ August 08, 2012 14:47

GS Bedi Says:

hello, i would like to joing the wine club and the academy. please let me know how ... thanks GS

Posted @ August 07, 2012 11:18

Dass Apanah Says:

I am a Business Consultant from Australia (Perth) involved in wine business. I read about APEDA recent news about Indian wine export. I am currently involved with two major Australian wineries who are interset to develop a collaborative relationship with a view with production increase with serious local wineries which are committed to export. I appreciate a list of serious wineries from India to progress the project.Thank you Dass Apanah M.Director Advance Consultancy Services

Posted @ August 07, 2012 11:15

Alok Chandra Says:

Hey Niladri - good insights all, spot on. I must admit to being guilty of pumping for the 'booming wine market in India' - fact is, sales in the Metro cities are growing at nominal rates, with much coming from pipeline-filling upcountry. However, I wish more hospitality professionals shared your views about Indian wines, and ordered their wine lists accordingly - it is a scandal that most star hotels make no effort to support Indian wines.

Posted @ August 06, 2012 17:57