Biggest Tasting of Vini Portugal in Delhi
India witnessed the biggest ever tasting of Portuguese wines last week with the first such event at the Portuguese Ambassador's residence in Delhi, where 14 producers were present with about 130 labels to charm the palates of its wine lovers before |
High Spirits at IndSpirit 2008
The fourth edition of IndSpirit 2008 was organised by Ambrosia magazine at the ITC Grand Maratha Hotel in Mumbai last week. Subhash Arora who had been invited to be one of the speakers, shares his impressions about the show. |
Brindco ties up with Reliance Retail
The leading wine importer, Brindco has tied up with Reliance Retail with an exclusive arrangement to handle the sale of imported wines at the Reliance Signature Fresh stores, with the first one opening next week in Mumbai, reports Subhash Arora |
South African Wines on a Platter
The 2009 edition of Platter's Guide, South Africa's original and still best-selling wine annual, was unwrapped in Stellenbosch last week along with the names of the five-star wines and the coveted awards for Superquaffer, Wine and Winery of the Year. |
Australia's Top Alternatives Wines
Grapes like Lagrein, Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional may be the indigenous varieties in Italy, Spain and Portugal, they are considered alternative varietals in Australia where the best in each category are selected every November, reports Dan Traucki |
Modular Pre-fab Hotel in Vadodara
Jindal Hotels Ltd is planning to build modular hotel in Vadodara. The 210-room three-star business hotel will be launched by 2010 and could be perhaps the first hotel of its kind. It will subsequently assemble similar hotel rooms for other hotel chains. |
Retail Slows Down with Recession
Economic slowdown has been affecting different retailers in different ways with most of the biggies planning a slowdown or consolidation, with Spencer and Reliance leading the way, though Future Group is still optimistic, say the reports. |