When I was asked by the Editor recently if I would contribute to Sommelier India, this pioneering publication on all things vinous, I said, "Of course! Who would put aside the opportunity to stand upon a soap box and spout to the world about the wonderment of the grape? And what individual (not yearning like the rest) for 15 minutes of fame, still wants their voice heard over the vast, crowded sea of Indian "wine con-or-sewers".... This Aussie of course.
But herein lies the irony. For Aussie I am, and yet, whilst I still proudly put hand-on-heart and sing the mighty anthem, "Waltzing Matlida", I am what some would call, desi-fied after all the years I have spent here and very much a Mumbaikar at heart. So, when asked to put pen to paper and write about the current state of Aussie wines in India following the trade agreement between the two countries, I have to admit, I had to scratch my head and think about it.
But here is the thing. Aussie wine has really not changed in all the years I have been here. I guess you could say that it has simply refined itself.
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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
