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A French Bistro redefines Assagaon's culinary charm
Inside the quiet elegance of The Assa House and Loulou Cocktail Bar
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Spring 2026
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Where Art and Appetite Meet: Kaspers Arrives in Bandra
The team behind The Table brings a blend of inventive food, thoughtful wines and artistic whimsy to Bandra's newest restaurant
4 min |
Spring 2026
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A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago Tour
Ben Bernheim on his personal experience of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, which is also one of the world's great wine tours
6 min |
Spring 2026
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Fifty Not Out Hamilton Russell
Raymond Blake meets Anthony Hamilton Russell in Ireland at the 50th anniversary of one of South Africa's most celebrated wine regions founded by Anthony's father
6 min |
Spring 2026
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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising the Wine Industry
Wine writer and winemaker Chris Boiling examines the increasing use of artificial intelligence in wine production
6 min |
Spring 2026
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MAREMMA The New Star of Tuscany
Long overshadowed by its famous Tuscan neighbours, Maremma is a region worth visiting not only for its remarkable wines and cuisine but also its natural beauty and unspoilt landscapes
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Spring 2026
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Palate Preference
I made my usual announcement at a recent get-together where 'Patialas' were being poured into Glencairns.
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Spring 2026
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PASO ROBLES Rising Star Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles is stepping confidently into the spotlight with Cabernets of Napa-level quality, but at half the price
7 min |
Spring 2026
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Dare to Dream in Pink
The Mirabeau story in Provence sounds like a fairy tale, but behind the scenes lies a very different tale – one of struggle and risk-taking
6 min |
Spring 2026
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The Enduring Charm of Sherry
Spain's long-lived fortified sherries are coming back in vogue as fresh food wines, states Carol Wright
6 min |
Spring 2026
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GROSSES GEWACHS No longer hidden treasures
In late August 2025, the VDP’s annual Grosses Gewachs preview in Wiesbaden brought together leading wine critics from around the world to taste. Joel B Payne was there for Sommedlier India and offers his perspective on Germany's finest Grands Crus
8 min |
Spring 2026
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VIENNA City of Wine
Carol Wright shines a spotlight on Vienna, famous for its city vineyards, wine taverns and coffee houses
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Spring 2026
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Tasting Port at Taylor's by the River Tagus
Overlooking the River Tagus and Lisbon’s new cruise terminal, Taylor’s Port Wine Bar is the only place that serves port by the glass.
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Spring 2026
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Düsseldorf in the Spotlight as ProWein Unveils 'City Vibes'
ProWein Düsseldorf is set to enter a new, more urban chapter from 15-17 March 2026 with the launch of ProWein City Vibes, a reimagined city programme that reflects wine and spirits as a contemporary lifestyle.
1 min |
Spring 2026
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Going beyond the usual wines
Shoba Narayan esplores the wine and dine scene in New York with acclaimed master sommelier, Pascaline Lepeltier
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Spring 2026
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A Napa Tribute to Old Vines
IN arare joint appearance in Napa, Jancis Robinson and Paul Draper recount the experiences that ignited their lifelong passion for historic vineyards and classic Zinfandel.
5 min |
Spring 2026
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Cellar 33: Connecting India to the world of Boutique Champagnes, Wines and Spirits
India's wine and spirits market is evolving at a remarkable pace, and among those contributing meaningfully to this journey is Cellar 33, a Bordeaux-based international export and marketing agency founded by Mattia Antonio Cianca DipWSET, an award-winning sommelier, and Amrita Singh DipWSET, a wine professional with a background in luxury fashion and brand management.
1 min |
Spring 2026
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What is India drinking?
Last summer, I was touring a winery in Tuscany and of the few hundred other visitors around, there was one other couple from Mumbai, armed with their haul of Super Tuscans.
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Spring 2026
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RAJAT PARR the Minimalist Winemaker
On a visit to Rajat Parr in Cambria, Mira Advani Honeycutt gets an insight into his uniquely personal take on winemaking
6 min |
Spring 2026
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Where Earth, Wind and Terroir Meet
It was in late 2023 that I first heard about the Perrin family's decision to renovate their famous flagship winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Château de Beaucastel.
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Spring 2026
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Bordeaux's 1855 Grands Crus Take Centre State in India
For the first time in India, a landmark wine masterclass and tasting of Grand Cru Classé wines was held at the Embassy of France in November 2025.
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Spring 2026
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Sula Vineyards: Sharpening the Focus on Wine, Tourism and Lifestyle
Sula Vineyards' most recent chapter signals a quiet but decisive shift in how India's leading wine producer is choosing to grow. Rather than chasing volume alone, the emphasis is now firmly on refinement — in the glass, in the vineyard experience, and in the way Indian wine is presented at home and abroad.
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Spring 2026
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Eléanore Latour takes over at Maison Louis Latour in Aloxe-Corton
I started photographing Louis-Fabrice Latour almost as soon as his father retired.
2 min |
Spring 2026
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Indian brandy earns international recognition
The first luxury label from 92-year-old Tilaknagar Industries, creators of one of India's most popular brandies, Mansion House, made its debut in November last year.
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Autumn 2025
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TUSCANY - A Quarter of a Century On
While rooted in history, Tuscany's modern wines are evolving with grace on the wings of innovation,
6 min |
Autumn 2025
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"Wine is a normal beverage, not something mystical or rare" وو
Matthieu Longuère, head of London's Le Cordon Bleu wine programme, paused briefly in the midst of his lightning tour around India to talk to Ruma Singh about wine and his impressions of the hospitality students he met
6 min |
Autumn 2025
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Celebrating North Indian Flavours
Loya at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, is the third Loya restaurant to open after Delhi and Bengaluru
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Autumn 2025
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Two expressions of Godawan win a silver medal each in London
In another piece of good news from the London Spirits Competition 2025, Godawan Artisanal Single Malt, crafted in Alwar, Rajasthan by Diageo India, was awarded 90 points and a silver medal each for its ‘Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded’ and ‘Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice’ variants. The awards were for their “distinctive and exceptional flavour profiles”.
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Autumn 2025
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An Understated Jewel
Situated behind Gyeonghuigung Palace in Seoul, Jueun is a traditional, quietly ritualistic restaurant that represents luxury dining
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Autumn 2025
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Honours a-plenty for Bernard Remy Rosé at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Champagne Bernard Remy Rosé has won the Grand Gold Medal in the Sparkling Rosé Wine Revelation category at this year’s Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
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