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In this issue

This issue spotlights Rajat Parr as a “minimalist winemaker,” alongside features on Sherry’s comeback as a food wine and how AI is revolutionising the wine industry. The issue also spans global wine and culture coverage, including Paso Robles Cabernet, Maison Louis Latour’s new leadership, and broader perspective pieces on how and why people are drinking today.

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.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

Palate Preference

I made my usual announcement at a recent get-together where 'Patialas' were being poured into Glencairns.

3 mins

Going beyond the usual wines

Shoba Narayan esplores the wine and dine scene in New York with acclaimed master sommelier, Pascaline Lepeltier

3 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

4 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

The Enduring Charm of Sherry

Spain's long-lived fortified sherries are coming back in vogue as fresh food wines, states Carol Wright

6 mins

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 mins

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

5 mins

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 mins

VIENNA City of Wine

Carol Wright shines a spotlight on Vienna, famous for its city vineyards, wine taverns and coffee houses

4 mins

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 mins

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 mins

A French Bistro redefines Assagaon's culinary charm

Inside the quiet elegance of The Assa House and Loulou Cocktail Bar

4 mins

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 mins

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Sommelier India Magazine Description:

Publisher: Sommelier-India

Category: Food-&-Beverage

Language: English

Frequency: Quarterly

It is India’s first and premier magazine dedicated to wine and wine lovers. It is a special interest, controlled circulation, lifestyle publication with strong production values and excellent design. First published in 2004, it is filled with news, feature articles, wine profiles and the culture surrounding wine, Sommelier India is written by international and Indian writers, wine experts and aficionados.