We Recommend: Domaines La Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc 2010
When one thinks of the best Sauvignon Blancs globally, one thinks first of Loire Valley and particularly Sancerre which has attained an invincible brand image. However, they are outrageously expensive; Sauvignon Blanc from Domaines La Perriere a few kms away, is extremely well priced and can be available in Mumbai and Gurgaon for Rs |
Chianti Classico Collection 2011 Opens
The abandoned but refurbished railway station of Florence, Stazione Leopolda is buzzing with activities once again with Anteprima Vini 2011, the annual 2-day event showcasing a Collection of new vintages of Chianti Classico wines to a group of visiting journalists from 29 countries, who also have the opportunity to meet 152 producers |
Zampa Zooms with Help from Zuma Land
Nashik-based Zampa Wines seems to have zoomed ahead, at least in term of quality during the last couple of years, helped by the arrival of the new winemaker Nick Van Aarde from South Africa, with remarkable change noticed in the Rosé and Rose Brut, writes Subhash Arora who visited the winery recently and tasted the complete ran |
Go Spanish with your Valentine at Hyatt Delhi
There is no better way to promote wines than matching with the cuisine prepared by renowned international chefs and this is what Torres did at the Hyatt Regency Café where Chef Sergio of the family-owned restaurant near the winery in Penedes, has been crafting Spanish dishes matched with wines, making it a unique choice for ro |
The Growing Need for wine Laws in India
Indian wine industry has been growing at a fast pace but there are still no wine laws to define various standards to check frauds, safety of consumers and in general define wine processes whereas international wine business is controlled through varied degrees of tightness through legislative controls and bilateral trade obligations. Raj |
WHO Study on Alcohol Consumption Obsolete
The recent findings of the global status report on alcohol and health by the World Health Organisation, analyzing alcohol consumption in over 100 countries, that hard liquor accounts for 88% of alcohol consumed in India with beer taking 10% share, wine being an optimistic 2%, seem to be skewed or at least outdated, An average India |
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