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Godinho Historic family owned restaurant

Feasting on Portuguese and Indigenous Goan flavours, relive the calm and quiet of a time long gone by,

Laurent Ponsot is one of Burgundy's most celebrated winemakers

Jon Wyand finally captured the mercurial Laurent Ponsot - a renowned winemaker and vintner known for his exceptional Burgundy wines - on camera

Exploring Brunello vintages

Ten years in the bottle, a long decant, and yet the harsh tannins overshadowed everything.

An ode to the diva grape

It is worth tasting Pinot Noir in all its varied roles - from the shy, delicate ingénue, and simple yet intense New World newbie to the full-on Grand Cru prima donna

Best ways to explore wine in a new city

The first thing most of us want to do when we go to a new city, be it Dallas or Boston, is to enjoy a few good wine tastings

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

One would think that a 200-yearold Champagne as renowned as Billecart-Salmon did not need any marketing, yet Billecart-Salmon AsiaPacific head, Sebastien Papin was recently in India to tell us about the brand and how the wine is best appreciated.

A thoughtfully curated wine experience

Wine tastings at Vintage Wines in Karjat, Maharashtra, are designed to enhance the appreciation of wine and deepen our understanding of it, writes

The legacy of Henri Gouges

The wines of Maison Henri Gouges from the commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges are considered among Burgundy's hidden gems

An overview of Sussex and

Rosemary George describes the importance of Sussex as an appellation and its potential for tourism

Shades of Rosé

Rioja and Navarra share a love for Grenache, producing two very distinct styles of rosé, writes Elizabeth Gabay MW, which succsesfully enrich the category as her tasting notes illustrate

UK hit by a Sommelier Shortage

Carol Wright on why there is a shortage of sommeliers in the UK and what it means to be a sommelier

"I have opened the door: I will hold it for others to enter"

Master Sommelier, Kamal Malik is the first Indian to pass the top qualification of the Court of Master Sommeliers. His story, as he tells it to Ruma Singh is both inspiring and dramatic

"Wine only comes into its own when there is company"

Wine is all about shared experiences and camaraderie, writes Raymond Blake, as he recalls the wonderful wines he enjoyed this year

SOARING HIGH

Fratelli's revamped Master Selection range

On the Zinfandel Trail

Before Cabernet Sauvignon ruled California, there was Zinfandel, says Mira Advani Honeycutt, California's original, heritage wine grape

Intimate and Welcoming

Reserve a table at AI Garamond in the centre of Turin for a taste of authentic Piedmonteset and Sicilian cuisine

Tribute to the Kerala Kitchen

Kappa Chakka Kandhari is a restaurant like no other. Chef Regi Mathew, the presiding genius, speaks to Kaveri Ponnapa about how the award-winning restaurant, specialising in the homecooking of Kerala, came into being

SWIRLING IN THE DIGITAL ERA - How social media is influencing wine culture

The ever-evolving world of wine is currently witnessing a significant shift towards social media. Devati Mallick steers us through the many ways one can navigate the digital landscape with a simple click, tap, or swipe

Bottling It - The times they are a-changing

Wine in glass bottles has been traditional for a very long time but now change is a-foot, says Carol Wright. The carbon foot print of the glass bottle is not planet friendly

BANDOL - The ruby in the Provence crown

If you thought Provence was only about rosés, you are wrong. Bandol, one of the more prestigious appellations of Provence, is renowned for its bold and structured red wines. Here's what Elizabeth Gabay MW has to say

A Splendid Septet of Wines

Raymond Blake tastes seven vintages of the Burgundy premier cru, Gevrey-Chambertin 'Aux Combottes', from Domaine Dujac, owned by the Seysses family

CYPRUS Dawn of a New Era

On a recent visit to Cyprus, Rosemary George MW is struck by the island's numerous indigenous grape varieties and high altitude vineyards

Madeira The world's longest living wine

Carol Wright on what makes Madeira the 'hottest' thing in wine

AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT ETNA

Altitude, fertile volcanic ash, and abundant sunlight create a unique environment for vineyards

Putting their best foot forward

Craig Wedge is bullish about the rising quality of Australian wines entering the Indian market

Shining the spotlight on the Wine Growers Association of India

Brinda Gill catches up with Ashwin Rodrigues, Secretary of the Wine Growers Association of India as he tells us about the aims and efforts of the organisation to promote Indian wines

Should restaurants in India adopt the BYOB programme?

Gagan Sharma on the pros and cons of allowing guests to bring personal bottles of wine to accompany a restaurant meal

RAISING A GLASS TO SOMMELIERS

The Sommeliers Association of India makes its debut with an ambitious programme in step with the ideals of ASI - Association de la Sommellerie Internationale. Ruma Singh has the scoop

Celebrating the Global Diversity of Fine Wine

When the London Wine Fair 2024 announced the Judgement of London, it sparked curiosity on whether it would be as sensational as the historic \"Judgement of Paris\" in 1976.

M. Chapoutier breaks a record in the latest James Suckling report

In the latest James Suckling report on In the latest James Suckling report's single-vineyard wines achieved an unprecedented record with four wines awarded a perfect 100 points, never before seen in James Suckling reports.