Editorial : Death Knell in Delhi for Fine Wine
The Notification released by the excise department in Delhi last Monday increasing the excised duty to 150-200% is final despite its not being Gazetted yet as the new Transfer Permits (TP) are being issued only if the importer is willing to submit the |
Austrian Wine : Give me the Green Please
Austria has been historically known for its sweet wines including the exotic eiswein, but it has made strides in dry whites like Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc during the last two decades along with the indigenous Grüner Veltliner that has an impressive ver |
Taste 2010 International Fair Launched
Informa India and ProMeeting of France have announced the launch of Taste 2010, a business focussed exhibition for the wine, spirits, food and hospitality industries to be held in Mumbai on 28-30 January next year, showcasing products from all over th |
Growing Popularity of Indigenous Grapes
More and more countries and regions are giving up on the international grape varietals and growing the local, indigenous varieties suitable to the soil of the area, suggests an article by the famous London critic, writer and author Jancis Robinson in San Fran |
A Taste of Tuscany : Castello di Nipozzano
Marchesi de Frescobaldi is the biggest wine producer in Tuscany with 1200 hectares under cultivation in nine estates including the ones in Montalcino and Bolgheri, the oldest estate at Castello di Nipozzano holds a special charm for the family, as Bh |
Organised Retail to Double in Five Years
Due to the rapid growth of the retail sector in India since the 1990s, the future of the $372 billion retail industry is set to double in just five years, without affecting the business of the small mom and pop retail stores, according to management cons |
India Top Destination for Retail
India still continues to be a strong preferred destination as a retail market and has reclaimed the top position amongst 30 countries in the results of the 8th Annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) revealed by global consulting firm A T Kearney, |