CAPE WINE AND THE END OF ISOLATION As South Africa’s wine industry opens up, there are lessons for the Indian industry, writes Michael Fridjhon.

WINEMAKER VS WINE WRITER Jancis Robinson on the perception gap between those who produce wines and those who assess them.

PICTURES CAN LIE! Raghu Bahadur has his tongue slyly in his cheek when discussing the portrayal of wine in the print media.

The July - October 2020 issue of Sommelier India includes stories on the Torres family, Nashik wines, Champagne, Best Wine Buys and lots more

The April - June 2020 issue of Sommelier India includes stories on Malbec wines, the Nebbiola grape, the Nordic wine scene, choosing the right wine glass and lots more

Sommelier India is India's premier wine magazine. Filled with news, features, wine profiles and stories about the culture surrounding wine, this Quarterly (Four issues in a 12-month subscription) is written by some of the best wine writers in the world.

A MAN OF VISION Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, gentleman farmer and high-altitude hunter, also happens to make great wine, writes Michele Shah, PROSECCO PARADISE all you ever wanted to know about the history and origins of Conegliano Valdobbiadene prosecco Superiore.

Five cool-climate grapes are growing well at Akluj in southern Maharashtra in the vineyards of Fratelli Wines and their wines are making exciting, unusual blends.

A GLORIOUS HERITAGE - Champagne Drappier has a wine heritage going back many centuries but it’s not lagging behind in moving with the times either. Brinda Gill reports.

CECCHI FAMILY PASSION & PROGRESS - Famiglia Cecchi represents one of Tuscany’s top family wineries blending innovation with tradition, writes Michèle Shah.

LET THERE BE WINE - Armenia’s terroir-driven wines are the result of its volcanic-rich soil and diverse climate. This is where wine began, reports Kanika Dhawan after a recent visit.

CAVA CAVA - Vikram Achanta visits Cordorníu winery in Spain, the world’s oldest and second-largest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wine.

WINE & FOOD PAIRED TO PERFECTION - Le Bar Diamantaire at Sofi tel Mumbai BKC offers guests an expert but informal wine experience.

BORDEAUX 2016 UNVEILED - AN ENTICING VINTAGE..

A BOTTLE OR A MAGNUM? TAKE YOUR PICK - Jancis Robinson comments on large format bottles, while also making the case for smaller sizes.

THE DIRE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE IN THE VINEYARD - Judith Sciarone describes the havoc caused by untimely frosts in the vineyards of France. What it means for the future and why it matters.

WINE CITIES - BANGALORE - If any city deserves the title of “wine city”, it has to be Bangalore. Ruma Singh tells us why..

CHILE – VITICULTURAL PARADISE - Chile, with its diverse terroir and micro climates is a top wine producing country writes Lavina Kharkwal.

A STUNNING ASPARAGUS SALAD - Margaret Rens shares a tried and tested recipe for a fresh summer salad paired with wine.

SELLING PLEASURE BEYOND THE BUBBLY KIND - Besides its famous bubbly, the local produce of Champagne is added enticement for visitors to the area, says Carol Wright.

COLGIN CELLARS’ STELLAR WINES - Colgin Cellars has carved out a name for itself for producing powerful wines of great richness and depth. Mira Advani Honeycutt brings us the story.

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF FRENCH FOOD AND WINE - A special wine dinner was held in the magical City Palace in Udaipur to celebrate Goût de France 2017. Ruma Singh reports.

THE INDIAN RESTAURANT REVIVAL – LONDON - If you are visiting London and craving Indian food, you can do no better than follow Roopa Gulati’s lead.

OF CHEESE SOUFFLÉS - Making a cheese soufflé is no mean feat; follow Margaret Rens’ directions and you’ll have a head start.

CHEF ANDRÉ CHIANG: MASTER OF CULINARY ARTS - Kaveri Ponnapa returns to Restaurant André in Singapore after four years to find the menu as intriguing as ever.

ALL Singing, ALL Dancing - Lavina Kharkwal reports on three, action-packed days at the 10th anniversary of SulaFest.

Kosher Wines - Influenced by Bordeaux and Burgundy, Domaine du castel produces excellent Kosher wines. Kanika Dhawan travelled to Israel to get the story.

Toscano, the Italian restaurant known for its affordable, authentic cuisine has expanded into a citywide chain of eateries in Bangalore, writes Alok Chandra.

Tiramisu à la Tatin - Margaret rens shares the recipe of her version of a popular French coffee dessert, with advice on which wines to pair with it.

Uniquely Umbrian, Largely unknown - The Sagrantino grape grows mainly around the medieval hilltop town of montefalco, which is well worth a visit. Michèle shah tells all.

Tuscans Stand Tall IN THE WORLD OF WINE.

TUSCANY WINE REGION TERCENTENARY  - Steven Spurrier was present at the celebrations of the historic proclamation, 300 years ago, classifying the boundaries of wine production in Tuscany.

VIVA BORDEAUX - Suneeta Sodhi Kanga visits the Robert Giraud winery and is bowled over by the experience.

ITALIAN WINE LISTING - A selection of Tuscan wines available in India.

RAJEEV SAMANT: PERSON OF THE YEAR - SOMMELIER INDIA SPOTLIGHTS SULA VINEYARDS’ DYNAMIC FOUNDER.

A TRIBUTE TO TERROIR - A SYMPOSIUM COINCIDING WITH THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABADIA RETUERTA BRINGS TOGETHER LUMINARIES OF THE WINE WORLD. STEVEN SPURRIER REPORTS.

SOMMELIER INDIA TASTING PANEL  - BUBBLY INDIAN STYLE.

MAYACAMA SONOMA VALLE - TEE OFF WITH WINE.

ART, PHILOSOPHY & FOOD - CHEF VIKRAMJIT ROY.

Kailash Gurnani Chief winemaker at York. 

Betting on Indian wine - RAVI VISWANATHAN. 

Visiting Cape Town AND ITS WINELANDS. 

Putting life back in the soil - BIODYNAMIC BURGUNDY. 

Tasting Georgia - THE CRUCIBLE OF WINE.

Cover Story - Bordeaux Futures

Magnificent Malbec - MENDOZA’S WONDER GRAPE

Super CEO - SUMEDH SINGH MANDLA

The blessing of botrytis - GLORIOUS SWEET WINES

Chef Atul Kochhar - HE’S BACK!

With SI Tasting panel Chenin Blanc recommendations to features on personal wine making in Bordeaux and the Judgment of Paris, this is another special issue to read

From a Q&A with Sula's winemaker and the story of KRSMA to features on the Napa Staglin Music Festival and the Rothschild family, this is issued is packed with must read stories.

Our December issue is a special one as we celebrate 10 years of publishing Sommelier India. Stories include The Battle of Bubbles 2015 (held on the battlefield of Waterloo), an account of how Château Angélus gained the highest classification in Saint Emilion and a Sommelier India Tasting Panel evaluation of the best sparkling wines and champagnes available in India. Clocking in at 86 feature packed stories, this is indeed a special issue!

Catch the story on  Chene Blue's extreme wine course. Read about the wine initiatives at the Lodhi in Delhi and discover the tropical heaven in Goa. This feature packed issue clocks in at 80 pages and includes our expert columnists, engaging features, restaurant reviews and lots more.

Don't miss the Chateau Margaux Bicentenary celebrations, read about the Michelin Pop-Up in Mumbai, catch an interview with Abhay Kewadkar of Four Seasons Wines and discover Enoteca by Madhuloka. This is an issue not to be missed!

From SI Tasting Panel reviews of India's Best Reds and tours of the Karnataka wineries to the inside scoop on Chateau Haut Brion and a Cakebread Cellar feature this sumptuous issue has everything you could want and more. It also includes our regular columnists, restaurant reviews, wine tips and listings

From featuring Fratelli's Piero Masi, and a story on touring India's wine country to a piece looking at  Bordeaux's first growth's alongside Napa's best, this issue has lots to read. It also includes restaurant reviews, wine tidbits, educational information, wines to try and listings for where and what to buy. Don't miss this issue.

The latest issue includes results from the Sommelier India Tasting Panel where the newest Indian wines are reviewed, a story about Mullineux Family Wines which Analjit Singh has just bought into, a piece on sommelier Viraj Sawant, Pradeep Pachpatil of Somanda Vineyards & Resorts is featured and Erin Ryan White shares his insights from 33 years as a Sommelier.  Also catch the latest restaurant reviews, wine advice and other features in this 86 page issue.

Read about Philippine de Rothschild who is the Grand Dame of Bordeaux, catch the profile of Ajay Shey a banker who became a wine maker, read the latest restaurant reviews from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, learn about Jug Suraiya frustrations with corks and don't miss the piece on executive chef of Park Hotel   Abhishek Basu's.

Learn which are the Indian Wines to Watch. Get Steven Spurrier\'s take on Bordeaux 2013. Get tasting notes on Indian white wines and enjoy reading about restaurants, chefs, food pairings and whiskeys too.

Miguel Torres, the man behind the Torres empire is featured on the cover of this exciting issue. Other stories include a comprehensive update on the Indian Wine Industry, Wine Tourism in South Africa, a feature on the Four Seasons winery, restaurants with wine, and columns by Steven Spurrier, Stanley Pinto and others

Issue 1, February - March 2014 is a special issue on Restaurants for Wine Buffs. Also covered in the issue are stories on Ayurveda & Wine, New Zealand Pinot Noir, Changing Wine Cultures and the Wine Clinic among others.

Issue 6, December 13 - January 2014 covers the Sparkling Wine World and Moet Hennessy\'s launch in India. It also includes an update from the Sommelier India Tasting Panel on Portuguese wines, stories on Penfolds, the Asia Wine Awards, Chef Anand of Gaggan, wine gifts to buy and lots more.

Volume 8, Issue 5 is a feature rich issue with stories including the SI Tasting Panel on Champagne, Historic Vineyards of Saint-Joseph, Winemaking in Thailand and write ups of Afraa, the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat  and more

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