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Gianander Dua Says: |
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I belive that if we really need to have a fair trade and bring back the image, then we must highlight these kind of people so that the trade is not spolit and the impage of india should be upheld. the next question will come in minds if they change the name of there companies then what , why dont we use the complete name images of the candidates to be spoted through this medium to save and all of us in the trade become winers. |
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Abimalek M David Says: |
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It's sad but true that many many so called importers of wines spring up from nowhere and disappear also to nowhere after collecting the samples and after importing the wines without paying for it and at times even refusing to clear the wines from ports and airports across India.Many of the reputed importers also have fallen into this category which may be a sad reflection on us as a country! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Chris, you are right. But the problem is that most of the times there is a grey area. The importer creates a dispute-and I am well aware of the importers in other countries who have been shafting poor Indian textile exporters on some pretext or the other-for instance. That;s why I would like to see the producers who feel genuinely cheated to let us know how they were cheated, The importer can then respond as well. But most definitely, the ones who are openly defying the commercial norms and a couple of them are on our radar, would not be spared. Our effort is to have a clean dealing for the producers abroad. Subhash |
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Chris Pohl Says: |
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Dear Subhash, it would be great if we could have a 'RED ALERT' system, whereby we importers know defaulters. Since we will be bringing in our own wines and have to work within the structure let us share this kind of information - for our own good and the benefit of others that don't default. |
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Niladri Dhar, AIWS Says: |
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Europe (or the 'Old World', for that matter) calls the shots in the international wine trade solely based on the legitimacy of its brands, superior appellation/labeling laws and regional characteristics based on the concept of 'terroir', which the 'New World' tries to label as a French marketing gimmick. Instead of finding a fault in their 'over-protectionist policies', it will help if the wider wine world takes a more empathetic approach. In addition to the examples in your article, there are plethora of other instances where established brands have been misused outside Europe for decades. Can we forget that the great Australian icon Penfolds Grange started its famous journey as 'Grange Hermitage'? Wine and some of the key sectors related to it like natural cork and the cooperage industry, are a vital contributor to the GDP of many old world countries and it makes quite natural business sense for them to be proactive against any attempts that may result in diminishing their longstanding vinous influence. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Not only that, the list is increasing. Ledbury-a two starred restaurant has joined in. Aubergin and Oranger which are part of the London Fine Dining Group, as also Arbutus, Club Gascon and Boisdale- all serving at £50 a plate without wine, have also joined in. London gourmets never had it so good! In India, we are light years away form this type of practice!! |
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Yog Raj Says: |
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It seems they have been able to convince some Michelin Star red restaurants in becoming members. Very interesting development. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Sorry, we don't have any production facilities. It is best that you get in touch with some winery directly.
Good luck with your career in wines.
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Vikas K.A Says: |
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Hello Sir, I am Vikas K. Anakal, Graduate completed my B.E (Biotechnology 2009 batch)and currently doing MTech in Chemical Engineering at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur-03, Karnataka. As I am interested in areas of Wine Production and I am very much interested in doing desertion work in the area of Wine Production. So here by I request you to give additional inputs and provide details of projects which will help in carrying out project work in Wine Production. |
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Kushal .S. Rajurikar Says: |
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I am SSC passed student and I wish to learn wine processing and do the career in the same. Please guide me in this regard. Kushal .S. Rajurikar |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Assuming you have no wine cooler or a small vacuum pump to remove oxygen, I suggest you cork back fully immediately after every pour and lay the bottle in the refrigerator-cooler the portion, better it is. In fact, if it is less than half a bottle, I would recommend putting it in the freezer (so the bottle does not break). There is no scientific explanation but the opened bottle lasts longer if kept in freezer. Either way, let the wine come back to its drinking temperature outside, naturally and not by dipping under hot water. Good luck. Subhash Arora |
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pallavijayswal@gmail.com Says: |
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hi, I wanted to know if it's better to store my unopened wine bottles in the refrigerator. Living in an apartment in mumbai, I have absolutely no control over the temperature or humidity levels : Thanks so much. |
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Shyamali Says: |
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Hi, I am currently residing in South Africa. I want to start a business of importing South-African Wine to India. I would like to know about the legal formalities needed to be done for importing wine to India. And what are the various custom formalities. Is there any import duty on wine in India. I would like to start as soon as possible. |
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Jayakuamr Says: |
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i am Indian studying my wine marketing in France i am totally excited about my country wine.they will make a big leap in terms of quality also will bring the future to our wine market.. |
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Ulf S Says: |
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What a fantastic business model! The wineries pay and the judges pay. Do they tell how many judges are discarded after the 1 day course? |
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alessia panzeca Says: |
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Thanks a lot for your gorgeous article on Donnafugata.Thanks to the article I also learnt why Monica selected the Santa Cecilia for her top list! Good to know! I am happy you had the chance to taste again Donnafugata wines, this time in India, and you enjoyed wines and met Giulia. Warmest regards
Alessia |
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dkraju Says: |
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Subhash, You have to create many advocates of wine, preferably in each state. TN seems to be hardcore on liquor policy. By liberalizing, Karunanidhi can get many, many crores for his welfare programs. |
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Giulia Lazzarini Says: |
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Dear Mr Arora, Thank you for your great article about Donnafugata!
And thank you for your advise, I will do my best to finish my WSET diploma asap! I look forward to welcoming you at Donnafugata in Sicily! Best regards, Giulia Lazzarini-Donnafugata Export Manager |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Regret to help you. With the sales policy and huge taxes including 60% sales tax it is unlikely that you can find it anywhere but in 5-star hotels. Arora |
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Prandip Says: |
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i want to buy some good Champagne and red wine in and around chennai or puducherry...can u suggest me some places with approx cost thank you |
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SIROHI Nandita Says: |
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"Nice article. The company who was hosting the food stall you have written about is Dabon International, for any reader curious enough to wonder where he can pick up all those cheeses . Also, I would say that Munjral and Aspri both had an impressive presence at the show (Aspri also hosted the champagne fountain with their famous Champagne Lombard). Nandita Sirohi-Sopexa" |
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Pieter Louw Says: |
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Congratulations India for showcasing your wines at an international event. I had the pleasure of tasting India wines some 3 years ago and could not understand your quiet international profile. Pieter Louw, South Africa |
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kanav Says: |
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where the barons beer is easily available in delhi?????????? |
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B.Shankaranarayan Says: |
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Very heartening to read that Indian wines are getting visibility abroad. Good business will surely follow. |
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Gianander Dua Says: |
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Dear All, I am a witness that the the wineries were selected on First come first serve basis, as a common mail was sent to all the wineries and the wine associates and the people who responded first were selected, so there is no question on the transformation whether there are 3board members or more participating (IGBP) was very clear on the same. With regards to the reporter talking on the issue the wine being brewed rather than being fermented, is probably the lack of knowledge or also a mistake which all of us have read and have understood. thirdly i would also like to note tto people that if the goverment is promoting the Indian Wineries , we all should be supporting rather than going and swifing that the Indian Wineries should be banned from the international arena, because Indian Government has not banned the import of wines it only the higher tax policy which , i am sure all of us have a concern on. Finally via this blog , i would like to congratulate the IGBP( Indian Grape Board) on the tremendous response and success it has achieved at LIWF. |
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Gianpaolo Says: |
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I appreciated your detailed and accurate article of the Negramaro event in Brindisi land.As a sommelier I express my thanks for what you put into publicizing this event, please feel free to contact me for any need.Best regards. Gianpaolo |
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Bill Crane Says: |
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Congratulations to all involved at the Wines of India stand at the LIWF. The stand was a buzz of excitement and presenting Indian food alongside the wine was a fantastic idea. A special mention should be forwarded to the the staff from Ganapati Restaurants. This I think should be the obvious entry method of Indian wines to the UK - via Indian Restaurants - matching Indian wine with Indian food. Kind regards Bill Crane |
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Vivek Says: |
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It is always good to see indian wines at an international stage, making a point and sending a message out that India makes wine and reasonably good wines. Vivek Napier, Hawke's Bay |
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Soumyen Says: |
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can you please send an honest review of big banyan wines portfolio?it will be much appreciated. thank you very much for your time. regards soumyen |
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Tarsillo Nataloni Says: |
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Just for information, I was born and brought up in Brindisi - where my parents still live - and where I had my first 'contacts' with wine. I have added more and more Apulian and other southern region wines to the list of FLAVORS and intend to continue. Later however I ‘defected’ to the ‘easier to live’ San Marino, so I may add some autochthon San Marino wines too. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thank you for the comments. My emphasis was on the fact that the names of the vineyards like I have mentioned, would be used as Menzione Geografica. And as Pietro emphasised, it would not indicate the quality of the vineyards. Obviously, my passion and knowledge for Langhe does not match yours and I appreciate your inputs. Subhash Arora |
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Bart Van Hemelrijk Says: |
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It is always nice to read that more winelovers reach Piemonte. It is one of the most exciting regions in the world. But sometimes I cannot but react on some things the people wright. I read that Basarin would be one of the topcru's in Barbaresco? I'm sorry, but that is a mistake. It is too sandy for that. Why do you think that some producers make a common Langhe nebbiolo of it, instead of a Barbaresco? (For example Sottimano). This surely isn't a topcru as Montestefano, Montefico, Asili or Rabaja... The same for Barolo. The biggest part of Sarmassa isn't even completely south, so not the best exposition for nebbiolo. Although I must say that the Brezza Sarmassa is a great wine in some years. Brunate shurely is great, as is Cannubi (but only the historical part, not the new parts added to it!). Please note that all other legendary Barolo's come from the terroir of Serralunga d'Alba! From vineyards as Vigna Rionda, Cascina Francia, Rocche del Falletto and also the Bricco Boschis owned entirely by Cavallotto in Castiglione Falletto. This is not an exhaustive list of course. If you send me newsletters, I cannot but react on the things that are not correct to my knowledge. I love the Langhe too much for that! All the best, Bart Van Hemelrijk Importer in Belgium and lecturer for WSET |
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Abhay Kewadkar Says: |
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Dear Subhash, After going through this blog, the only comment I have is to agree with you. Let me clarify here that I have never made any statement to any journalist about selecting 8 wineries from across the country for participation in LIWF. Let me also categorically state here that IGPB in its communication clearly stated to all the wineries that participation will be on "first come, first serve" basis. More so, I would be the last person to state what IGPB has done, or the process. This all seems to be a figment of imagination on the part of the journalist. I did receive your email which I promptly replied to, clarifying the above. As I was in transit, it was sent from my Blackberry - somehow you do not seem to have received it. IGPB has been very transparent and above the board; in my opinion, we do have to worry about some irresponsible journalism. Kind Regards, Abhay Kewadkar Business Head (Wines) & Chief Wine Maker, Director - Four Seasons Wines |
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Tony Keys Says: |
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Subhash Not all wine writers are journalists and not all bloggers have a greater understanding of wine other then own interest. I note the article did not carry a name and I hardly think it an article rather a badly worded media release that IANS had re-hashed even more badly. You are doing the right thing by exposing such rubbish so be critical as journalists have a duty to present facts and commentators the right to use knowledge that advices the wine or any industry where they are going wrong. Tony Keys The Key Report |
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Ray Azoba Says: |
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Dear sirs/Madams, We support the international media,India should not be allowed to sell his wine in international market,why? Because if India does not allow other companies to sell their wine in India,why should India come to international wine market. We are also going to join E.U & NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement) counterparts in their complaint to WTO against India's unfair import policy. Thank you, Ray Azoba, Canada |
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ARUN BATRA Says: |
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As they say 'a little knowlegde is dangerous'- that is unfortunately the case most of the time when a reporter picks up his/her pen to write on wine ! They dont bother to research their subjects and come out with some absolute howlers like"Britain does not make its own wine" or refer to wine as a "brew" |
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Bruce Cakebread Says: |
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Hi Subhash, Speaking from a Napa Valley wine producer perspective only and five years traveling to the Indian market to promote Napa Valley and our wines, I think for the Indian wine culture to move forward from it's current position a couple of changes need to happen. 1.)the duties system for imported wines needs to change which impact distribution and wine consumption and 2.)there is a need for fine wine retail via internet or free standing stores where customers can purchase fine wines knowing the wines are under proper storage conditions. Thanks Bruce |
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Kawaljeet Singh Says: |
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Dear Subhash I wouldlike to add to your perceptive article in agreement that 1. IGPB (Indian Grape Processing Board) has indeed emailed to Big Banyan Wines along with about 40 plus (counted from the email addresses) other wineries / persons about the LIWF and clearly mentioning the deadline, the no of participants that can be accomodated and the costs with a clear message that the participation would be on first come first served basis.The Board has been very fair in this regard and also in the past where similar transparent communication was sent for participation inthe HongKong Wine Fair.. the question of handpicking doesnt figure here. Wineries may have chosen toparticipate or otherwise for reasons of their own. The IGPB has been quite encouraging, I must admit in initiating the participation of wineries at international levels which on an individual levels would have been very difficult Big Banyan wines wishes the Indian contingent all the very best to represent Indian wines at the LIWF.. Cheers Kawaljeet Singh Head Marketing Big Banyan Wines India |
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VINE and WINES Says: |
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Truly deserved. But after 46 years of working in wine industry? Too early .... to recognise ! |
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Mayukh Says: |
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hope the french carrefour can do better than the (Oh so british) tesco. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I could not agree with you more, Maureen. Do you know someone who might sponsor her trip though?
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Maureen Kerleau Says: |
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I think somebody should invite Jancis for a wine tour of Indian Cities. Things are changing year by year and her opinion is one that was true four or five years back but definitely not today |
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dkraju Says: |
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A lot of professionalism has to creep in into Liquor business in our country. competition has no meaning as each one has to eke out what he can do for the markets at different levels.Signs of new thinking among the players is gladdening. dkraju, ceo, wine legend India pvt ltd |
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Ashok Says: |
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All 8 companies are financially sound. Do they need to take a subsidy to participate at an International Trade Event? |
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former indage uk employee Says: |
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Indage should be banned from London after they ruined a perfectly good business in the UK!!! I am disgusted |
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dkraju Says: |
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Makers of wine not present is intriguing! At this stage any platform available for airing views and interacting with others is so important for orderly growth of wine industry in our country. As an importer of wines, which is an integral part of indigenous growth, we are trying our best to promote wine culture in our country.Change in life styles is inevitable part of Growth in economy ( otherwise for what reason the growth!)and as we become more sober in our personality disposition, wine has to catch up with us. |
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Rajiv Seth Says: |
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Mr. Arora Please accept my congratulations on your well targeted speech at the conference. I would like to draw your attention on some comments made by two speakers notably Mr. Jagdish Holkar of Flamingo wines who mentioned about a common platform where government would help sell the wines produced by growers and of course what could not be sold should be be allowed to be converted into brandy. Secondly , Mr.A.M. Khan who rightly suggested that small market players should form a common umbrella for marketing. Please note that both these remarks are in line with my published observations of establishing a Central Marketing Agency for Indian wine industry and converting unsold wine in to brandy. At this point I feel, the opinion is building up on these lines and the idea needs to be given a further push. At this stage I would like to suggest that a great deal of funding can be generated for IGPB operations through the commission on sale of wines channelised via central marketing agency . A number of foreigne wineries can also be invited to sell through this window. Rajiv Seth |
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Bill Crane Says: |
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I noticed with interest the Indian Grape Processing Board will be conducting a Masterclass at the LIWSF on Thursday 20/5 But there are no contact details! To book a seat at what should be a fantastic tasting. Could you provide contact details? Regards Bill Crane |
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Sampath.R Says: |
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Thanks subash for finally associating the emerging wine industry with the small producers. I have been wanting to start a boutique winery for the last couple of years eversince the karnataka wine policy is in place. But every which way i plan , i am not convinced with either the license fee to the way the wine is being marketed. As you righly pointed out its the small wineries(with their own vineyards) which can produce good quality wines. The govt should actually encourage such ones in the near future.I am basically a viticulturist eagerly wanting to make my own wine out of the grapes that i grow in my own vineyard near bangalore (French varietals). I have been following your captions for a long time. This particular one promted me to reply because of the Botique wineries you have mentioned.Anyway lets hope for the best in the coming years Sampath.R. |
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Dharti Desai Says: |
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Great punch, Subhash, but are the relevant people feeling the impact, and more importantly, what is being done about this? Every year, we complain and yet we go through the same pains. The only positive news I can share with "would be" importers is that the first year or two are painfully slow, but eventually you do get your license faster, but not necessarliy at a lower cost! This is our 4th year getting a wholesale license in Delhi and we managed to get it a tad bit faster than last year! Fingers crossed that we recover the costs this year! There needs to be greater unity among us to help each other through this and other excise processes. |
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dkraju Says: |
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producers and importers of wine in India have to sit together and see how they can cooperate with each other in getting decent wines at an affordable prices to Indian wine drinkers. |
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Avtar - Mushal Winery & Vineyards Says: |
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Thanks Subhash for highlighting a problem we have been battling since we started exporting wine to India in 2004. We had to discontinue due to prohibitive taxes and license requirements. We are now considering exporting only to Hotels directly. It is a shame that a wine lover is deprived of drinking wines of their choice. Shedding teras will not help, we need every wine lover to send their comments to the local media, State and Central Govt. Officials and Politicians. Only Public outcry will help. Sula is doing its bit to promote wine in India, it goes to their credit to have broken into this tough business, however, it will help if other wines also enter the market and offer a variety of wines. |
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Ashok Shah Says: |
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Good Profile. Wishing Mr. Don Diego Planeta a good health. |
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Yatin Patil Says: |
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Small correction the MRP of Nero d'Avola is Rs. 645 and not Rs. 705 as mentioned. Thanks, Yatin. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Please do not despair. We in India believe in fate. If fate has in it for us to become a strong wine market, if fate has it that we shall make our populace move away from hard and spurious liquor to a healthy lifestyle product, God will give the bureaucrats and politicians the right direction. Big retail stores selling wines at competitive prices can bring boom in the wine consumption which is unthinkable in today's scenario. And you are absolutely right about India being a great emerging market-no thanks to the government so far. But we have to remain optimists. There are some intelligent bureaucrats and politicians who understand it. Subhash Arora |
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Rex Erickson Brown Says: |
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Wow, we are working a deal to enter the market on the backs of a larger retail chain1 I hope the process is not as crazy but the opportunity to be in such an emerging market trumps all petty governmental hang ups! |
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Tony Devitt Says: |
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Hi Subhash, Well done on pointing out another example of Government bullying of the smaller producer. Smart Governments support successful small producers because they produce diverse and innovative wines and they are employers of people as opposed to large producers who are dis-employers due to their technical efficiencies. Successful, vibrant economies are those where small businesses thrive. The unreasonable tariffs and costs imposed by the Indian Government as you correctly point are stifling the development of the Indian wine culture. The Government should be ashamed as the ramifications of their actions affect the lives of hard working (often family) businesses. Regards Tony. |
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Alok Chandra Says: |
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Subhash, you've put the issue in perspective, but there's little chance that anyone in the Delhi government will pay attention. it is clear that they don't give a d#&m, and have merely extended the policy applicable to spirits & beer (dominated by big players) without application of mind. Perhaps if either of Delhi's Madams were 'seized' of the problem... |
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Ashmita Says: |
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it really seems very awkward for us of this event as wwhen the common wealth games will going then all of as fokas to well treat with the foreigner and in the foreigner eyes we r only the servant for them. through dis v vil b able 2 prove our country"s |
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Ash Mathur Says: |
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Subhash,this was one of the primary reasons why our importer/distributor in India couldn't import the wines (including the Ice Wine) from us here in Canada some 5-6 years ago! We have been sitting around with hopes that things might change there with the overall bureaucracy of importing and selling/distributing wines in India, however, to date based on your article...it doesn't seem that the government is doing anything to improve this situation! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Frankly I did not try. If stored properly, these wines should still have many years left. I'd appreciate it if you share the wines you ordered and the vintage. I was told that no one had complained about the wine quality. Subhash Arora |
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Yog Raj Says: |
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Mr Arora We had a bad experience with Bin Ends at the Uday Vilas. The wine was tired and well past its age and obviously not been handled well in storage. I hope you have tasted these wines before recommending them and not recommended only o the basis of the price. |
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Mel Lanvers-Shah Says: |
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We organise TASTE which is becoming a decent trade event for the sector. Lets pool the aspiring players and the policy makers at the event and see if clarity and fairness can be restored to the unfairly punished wine sector. Possibly a utopian idea but we could give it a go. |
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Chris Pohl Says: |
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Indeed Subhash, we are currently registering 14 labels in 4 states - never mind the the money, but the run around and in fact the cycle is really only 10 month. well done once again!!! |
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Guy Webber Says: |
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Nice article Rajiv. One factor has, however, been omitted from the discussion – the consumer. While Parker has supposedly had an effect on these higher alcohol levels, I believe that the consumer has had an even greater effect. Unlike wine drinkers of-old, modern wine consumers are increasingly wanting wines that are at their peaks at a young age. This due not only to the fact that life has become faster in general, but also to the facts that they don’t always have the funds to buy matured wines and certainly don’t have the time or space to buy wines now for maturing them themselves. This “instant gratification” on the part of the consumer has resulted in winemakers making wines which fit the bill – so to speak. For this to be in place, the grapes need to be riper, fruitier and sweeter – thus bigger, more alcoholic and more approachable wines. While it seems to be becoming a popular belief that the higher alcohol wines do not last, this has not been my experience and I fail to understand the theory behind it when there are so many examples of fortified wines around the world which have lasted for many decades. Why would an unfortified wine with the same alcohol content as a fortified wine not last as long simply because the alcohol is natural?
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Rajiv Seth Says: |
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Mr.Arora The central marketing agency plan for Indian wineries is the only answer to this problem where small producers will be able to sell under a common label like Brand India Logo on the lines of brand Australia logo, this will remove the burden of label registration fee as well as high licensing fee . Moreover keeping common marketing force will reduce the expenditure on marketing . The commission genrated through the sales will help IGPB in genrating funds as ministry has only senctioned a very small funding for the Board's actvities.Forigne wineries can also join and thus will be provided a window to sell thier products on small commision. This will enhence the portfolio size of the agency which will add to its dominence in the market thus removing the monopolies of big market players. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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You know what? This is exactly what I thought when I met him! Subhash |
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Flora Loh Says: |
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I have producer that is victim of this fraud importer too and really hope that it will be put to stop as it is not a good image for Asia and India market.
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AMAN DEEP Says: |
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Mr. Subhas, when i read about Diego planeta a priest of sicily-Italy I remember Mr.Shyamrao, he is priest of India for wine he has resemblance with Mr.Diego, but sad to say his company now a days is nowhere |
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AMAN DEEP Says: |
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Rightly said Mr. Arora, some of employees had guided wrongly and projected wrong figure of industry to Mr.Ranjit. But i feel if indage wants to re bounce it should project on their quality instead of quantity.I know their sales head Mr.verma the person who drowned the company projecting primary sales instead of secondar sales.I wonder Mr.Ranjit has done MBA from renowned business school, when all this mess was going on why he was not able to track the wrong ongoing.despite all this last year Markets of Rajasthan,Uttar pradesh , punjab was open.I personally feel in current year indage will bounce back and will learn lesson not to repeat mistakes which they have done in past.lots of corrupt employees have left company and i think this is good for indage.Mr.shyamji who brought culture of wine in India hats off to him and he should personally take care of company. The brands of indage are very good. My best wishes are with indage
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The absence of so called big players in the festival is highly regrettable. Probably it is attitude of one-upmanship which is behind their decision not to participate in the event. It is because of Karnataka Government's' progressive, encouraging policy that Grovers could establish themselves in karnataka almost three decades back. Bangalore festival wouldn't have drained their purse so much nor would it have brought disgrace to their product. After availing all the benefits from every source in Karnataka, The Grovers, and their earstwhile employee have rather shown disrespect to the Karnataka people. These people have no better brand that what others have. It is only their misnomer. There are many in karnataka who would definitely prove that they are equally better or rather have better brand than the so called two giants. |
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Ashok Says: |
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Why are such events not taking place in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Pune? These cities also have a immense potential for wine market. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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My reference as football was to the poor importer who keeps on getting a kick in the butt from excise and customs departments and the plethora of complex procedures. I doubt if IPL has anything to do with it. And in all fairness, one cannot blame the excise department who are simply following the instructions from the 'top.' I agree with you that the authoriteis are myopic in their vision. Subhash Arora |
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Gianander Dua Says: |
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I THINK ITS NOT THE FOOTBALL BUT THE IPL rush which is keeping the excise department little to busy and hence forth the extension of time for all the importers to sell the products for the year around and compile. I think the Delhi Govt is not bothered on reducing the State levise at all they are just makeing Comenwealth as a factor too charge more more on what ever possible,A small example of it is the increase in sales tax on fuel. So its just a waste to think of getting any relife on the state excise giving away any benfits to the consumers for health drinking. This my opinion.
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I am sure. Please contact the Mumbai office directly.
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Nothing personal. I am sure he was briefed by someone who needs to know the right wine terms at the state of infancy. I have seen the word brewing used incorrectly for wine many times before and it was fermenting in my mind (it could brew in Mr Vijay Mallya's mind-that would be ok), when to write about it, so I took the liberty of correcting in my Blog. There will be many more such examples in future. Hopefully, it will help the regular readers to get the basic glossary right. Subhash Arora |
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Wine Says: |
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Is media allowed to attend this event? |
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VP Rajesh Says: |
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great recap of the supply demand situation! keep it coming :) VP |
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Mayukh Dewan Says: |
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dear Mr Arora, we have the Kingfisher Bohemia (pinotage) red and the white (chennin blanc-chardonnay) being distributed here in malaysia.i was in the midst of organising a wine appreciation talk and was sourcing/selecting a few wines for tasting when i spotted this wine in July 2009. i was really excited to taste and assess these wines and i have to say, even with them being entry level wines (RM 25-30 in Malaysia), they do taste quite good. i would specially like to recommend the chenin blanc-chardonnay for easy drinking or with a murg-malai tikka. also a bold and strategic move on the part of Kingfisher to choose Pinotage which is a unique South African Grape instead of the other varieties available shows a clear choice distinction on the part of Kingfisher. cheers, Mayukh
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kskarnic Says: |
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Mr.Hegde might not have been briefed properly by the wine board officials. As Secretary of horticulture(He may be a teatoteler) Department he was invited and some one might have prepared notes for his speach where such error would have occured. Not all officials in the Department have knowledge about wine making/processing and tne utterences need not be taken seriously. However the wine board officials need to be careful in such situations not expose their ignorance. |
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Rengaswami Says: |
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I have been mentioning for past 2 years that this company is going to be liquidated, and the same is coming true. The Owners have let down a lot of people by bringing the company to such a pass. They have not paid small vendors like us, employees, government, etc. Where has all the money gone?? There has been gross mis utilisation, mis appropriation, callous management with utter disregard to sense of propriety and equanimity. I am sure, even now in their submissions to Court, lendors etc they have not projected the true state of their liabilities - by including all the vendors bills like our bill, etc They are just hoodwinking public using their political clout and halo. We are GOD Fearing people and still trust justice shall prevail and we will recover our bill dues when the court orders scrutiny of books, .
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thank you. Yes, I did mean Graham's Port only. And I do recognise PFV a wonderful association and I won't want to give the impression you members are looking for the same importer. That would defeat the purpose and excitement of having it, won't it! Thanks for the correction. Subhash Arora |
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Euan Mackay Says: |
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Dear Editor, Simply a point of order, I am sure that Subhash Arora meant Graham's Port in his article and not Grant's, who as far as we are aware are not involved in the Port industry ! I would also add that although we have a lot in common with our fellow PFV members and are extremely proud of this association, membership does not always automatically imply that we are looking to work with the same importers in every market. Euan Mackay, Sales Director, Symington Family Estates.
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Dr Yashoda Devi Says: |
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Sanjay Menon is one of the few people left in the wine world who lets his heart rule over his head where wine is concerned.It is indeed a pity that Antinori has decided to appoint someone else in place of Sonarys after all the effort Sanjay has put in to make them a success story in India.How can anyone forget Sanjay hosting the Antinori wine dinners in the presence of the lovely Alessia? Or how can we bury memories of his witticism , extreme passion and knowledge when he conducted the Antinori tastings? To divorce a loyal partner in favour of one that promises commercial success is as common a trend as marriages that have begun to fall apart world-wide.To hang in there was the right thing for Antinori to do.If not for anything, at least to show support to a man who promoted their wines with a passion that they will find hard to replace.Their loss will be someone else's gain! |
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David Carr Taylor Says: |
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Dera Subhash.Thank you so much for taking the lead in printing this article on Rogue Importers.Taylor and Shroff have sent 3 consignments of wine to India . We have not been paid at all and our distributor has cost us a great deal of money to keep our business active in India. Nainaz Shroff is highly critical of our distributors behaviour and i would be obliged if you could speak to her to place him on the Black list as he is being obstructive devious and above all is destroying the good name of Indian Wine. Kindest regards, David Carr Taylor |
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Wine Says: |
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Mr. Motiwala .. why dont you take a majority stake in Indage if you believe in growth? Else you should stay away from making comments related to stock .. this Space is meant for Wine related news and not trade in wine companies. Hopefully Mr. Arora would also agree and restrain from publishing stock prices of Indian companies who are on verge of bankruptcy or winding up in future.
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Shabbir Motiwala Says: |
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this is the right time for a long term investor to enter the scrip, this industry is growing fast and definately it will come out of the red, dont miss this opportunity, it does not come again and again |
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Nataly Says: |
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Marvellous article! Everything to the point! ) And good hint to the chairman - hope he'll find some time to read it! ;) |
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