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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,
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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
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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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Autumn 2025
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Two Continents, Three Wineries
Pam Strayer speaks to Houston cardiologist, Madaiah Revana about his journey from distinguished doctor to award-winning winemaker
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Autumn 2025
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An Elite Premier Grand Cru Classé 'B' in Saint-Émilion
Raymond Blake visits Clos Fourtet and finds it lives up to its venerable reputation for excellence in the hands of its present day owners
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Autumn 2025
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Napa Green confronts climate change amid funding cuts
Climate change is not going away, so solutions direly matter, as hundreds of attendees at Napa Green's third annual climate and wine symposium RISE (risegreen.org) were told across six action-packed days.
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Autumn 2025
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LES BAUX: Provence's Hidden Gem
Les Baux on the western edge of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence offers a heady mix of good wine, fine dining, scenic views and a rich history and culture, writes Elizabeth Gabay
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Autumn 2025
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Riesling: The Chameleon Grape
One of the more enduring questions floating around the world of fine wine is whether Riesling is the greatest white wine grape in the world.
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Autumn 2025
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Betting on BOURBON
As Bourbon duties tumble in India, Nikhil Agarwal takes us through the American Whiskey story and lists the top brands available in the country
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Autumn 2025
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Your Questions Answered
A standard bottle of still, dry wine is 750ml.
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Autumn 2025
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Carlo Ferrini, celebrated Italian enologist and winemaking consultant
Jon Wyand meets Carlo Ferrini at a wine tasting for invited journalists at a restaurant in Victoria, London
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Autumn 2025
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Magnum Gripes
I received an invite for a wine evening that said, “Magnum Opus.”
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Autumn 2025
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Vinitaly 2025: A Showcase of Excellence
The he industry's leading event, Vinitaly 2025 took place from April 6 to April 9 and was a hub for producers, buyers, and experts, offering a platform for networking, innovation, and market insights.
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Autumn 2025
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Wine Cocktails DITCHING THE RULES
Wine is stepping out of its comfort zone, and into the cocktail shaker, Gagan Sharma writes about the wine drinking trends of today
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Autumn 2025
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Why I find drinking wine so delightfully puzzling
Perhaps it was just coincidence. Or perhaps it was what a Jungian would call a case of synchronicity, two unrelated events which take place simultaneously without the connecting link of cause and effect.
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Autumn 2025
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Rare bottle of Bhutanese wine sold at auction
A remarkable 7.57-litre bottle named \"The Himalayan\" drew global attention by fetching $18,750 at the online auction by Bonhams of the first wines produced in Bhutan.
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Autumn 2025
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Uncorking Opportunity - How Australian wines are rewriting India's wine story
With trade barriers easing, Australian wine is gaining traction in India like never before. Explore market trends, challenges, and how Australian wines are leading the way with
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Autumn 2025
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"Italy offers the richest wine panorama in the world"
Q&A WITH AN INDUSTRY INSIDER MARCO SABELLICO
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Autumn 2025
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Julien and Courtney Asseo A Perfect Culinary Marriage
The union of a winemaker's son and a butcher's daughter not only resulted in three beautiful children but also two acclaimed California restaurants
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Summer 2025
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Visit Morellino di Scansano in Tuscany
Away from the city-states of the north, Scansano in southern Tuscany is worth a visit. Elizabeth Gabay gives us the lowdown about this lesser known region and its wines
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Summer 2025
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Bengaluru's Thriving Wine and Pizza Culture
Join Jay Bhow on the pizza trail as he explores new spots offering artisanal pizzas paired with curated wines
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Summer 2025
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Wine: Are We Losing the Joy?
Those who forget their history are condemned to repeat it.” That quote from George Santayana — and its multiplicity of versions attributed to others, such as Winston Churchill — is regularly trotted out as a stern warning to any whose zeal to implement a favoured policy or practice blinds them to possible negative consequences. It could well be applied to the wine and drinks world of today for, no matter the quote’s exact wording or who is credited as its author, its essential truth remains the same — not to be blinded by or overlook the consequences.
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Summer 2025
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A FAMILY AffAI
Gran Monte Vineyards
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Summer 2025
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Your Questions Answered
Does dry Champagne pair well with the dessert course?
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Summer 2025
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Capturing Fred Panaïotis in the Midst of Workmen at Champagne Ruinart
Photo assignments in Champagne are usually enjoyable, writes Jon Wyand, but this time it was less so, and something of a challenge
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Summer 2025
Sommelier India
Liquid Assets
A former international banker, advises on why wine investment is an increasingly attractive option
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