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Should wine be paired with food?

V Sanjay Kumar’s belief that good wine and food don’t go together was put to the test at a wine dinner where international wines were paired with Indian cuisine, course by course, by two experts in the field

A Story of Terroir, Tradition and Timeless Elegance

Michele Shah takes us on a journey to the birthplace of one of Italy’s top sparkling wines Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

Pushing Boundaries Argentina's Wine Evolution

On arecent visit to Argentina, Rosemary George discovers how the Argentine wine industry has changed since her last visit in 1989

The call of FARMLORE

Kaveri Ponnapa meets Chef Johnson Ebenezer at Farmiore on the outskirts of Bengaluru, which she considers one of the best contempcorary restaurants she has dined at in recent months

UNIQUE WHITE WINES

Give red wines a break, says Mira Advani Honeycutt, and discover a world of flavour from lesser known white wines along California’s Central Coast

Small is beautiful ... and bubbly

Grower Champagne is attracting attention as small producers increase their focus on sustainability, authenticity and the environment, writes Ruma Singh, who met several Champagne producers brought over by Cellar 33 at ProWine Mumbai 2024

A Celebration of Food, Wine and Storytelling

Pune’s Aragma restaurant provides a unique Culinary experience that elevates everyday Indian ingredients in creative dishes served with a dash of storytelling, writes Brinda Gill

AMARO An Alluring Elixir

Despite its bitter taste, Amaro charms the palate with tts bouquet of botanical flavours, writes Brinda Gill

Oenophile's notebook

Sous-Commanderie, New Delhi

DOMAINE FAIVELEY Two Hundred Years Young

Reaymond Blak sketches miniature portraits of the Faiveley wines he tasted

Sula expands to Karnataka

The wines produced at Domaine Sula have helped Sula Vineyards further establish its presence in Karnataka and other states in South India, writes Brinda Gill who visited the winery recently

Sula Turns 25 Celebrating a Milestone, a Vision, a Legacy

Over 25 tra see ina an oe ctign atten Deccewtlc., cornerst of India’s win volution, writes Devati Mallick

How the Spanish came up tops with their tapas

First discovered the small Spanish savouries known as tapas in the bars and cafés of Barcelona, following the steps of Hemingway

Le Cep: A Historic Gem in Beaune

describes a unique hotel in Beaune that offers a rare mix of historic charm, world-class wine and Michelin-starred cuisine

Rendezvous with Peter Hall.Winemaker at Breaky Bottom Vineyards in the Sussex Downs

It was only after 90 minutes with Peter Hall that I realised whom he reminded me of.

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