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The recent Sommelier India Wine Dinner at Le Cirque at the Leela Palace Hotel was a huge success. The restaurant presented an excellent five-course meal that reached new heights when paired with a fine selection of wines from Wines snd Spirits. The wines drank superbly with the food, making both taste better! It was one of those rare occasions when everything came together and matched the upbeat mood of being able to meet again for a Wine Dinner after a long break. Thanks to who took personal interest in it and to for the wine selection despite my anxieties given the excise scenario in Delhi.

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Don’t miss the Spring issue of Sommelier India. It features the India Wine Awards and has lots of other interesting stories for wine enthusiasts around the world!

Congratulations! A selection of Col d’Orcia wines are imported in India.

Due Brunello nella di Wine Spectator. Oltre allo straordinario secondo posto di Fattoria Dei Barbi nei magnifici cento c'è anche Col d'Orcia, prestigiosa griffe di . "Siamo molto contenti e soddisfatti - spiega Francesco Marone Cinzano alla Montalcinonews - si tratta della vendemmia 2017 che è stata caratterizzata, come non mai, dai cambiamenti climatici. Nonostante ciò si vede che abbiamo fatto le scelte giuste. In quella vendemmia abbiamo prodotto solo questo Brunello, il riconoscimento di Wine Spectator è un ottimo risultato che porta visibilità al marchio e a tutta Montalcino: quest’anno sono stati premiati due Brunello. Il merito è di tutto il gruppo di lavoro di Col d’Orcia, siamo orgogliosi”.

http://www.montalcinonews.com/2022/11/col-dorcia-e-top-100-wine-spectator-orgogliosi/

Depending on regional tradition and the style of wine he wants to produce, a winemaker has numerous choices, not least about the type of vessel in which he wishes to age or ferment his wine. Domaine de la Solitude winery at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Sula bags top honour at the International Wine Challenge 2022.

As the International Wine Challenge 2022 awards came in, Sommelier India was delighted to learn that for the first time an Indian wine had won a Gold medal at this prestigious competition known for its impartial and rigorous judging.

The IWC release noted, “India had its first taste of Gold Medal success with a sparkling rosé wine – Sula Brut Tropicale Cremant De Nashik NV produced by Sula Vineyards. The highest medal previously won by India was a silver in 2015.“

Oz Clarke, Co-Chair of the International Wine Challenge commented, “It is always fantastic to see award-winners from countries with little to no previous experience of success in the Challenge.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be the first ever Indian winery to win a Gold medal with our Brut Tropicale bubbly,” said Rajeev Samant, Founder & CEO of Sula Vineyards. “This award is a terrific milestone that firmly puts Indian wines on the world wine map and paves the way for many more to come.”

On a flying visit to Mumbai I had the pleasure of visiting the fine dining restaurant, Masque in the unprepossessing precincts of the old textile mill district of the city. The approach to the restaurant was not promising and I was sure I was lost even after the taxi stopped at the front door, until I stepped into the restaurant. The interior was a haven of tranquility and the Chef’s amazing multi-course tasting menu was a real treat paired with exceptional wines, not commonly served. This was my first visit but it certainly won’t be my last.

Austrian wine - a lovely surprise waiting to be discovered by you

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Fall in 💖 with wine from Austria. If it's not love at first sight for you yet 😍, then definitely after the first sip 🥂💕

©️ Austrian Wine / , Katharina Tesch

All about Brunello. Read and learn.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH EDITION OF “BENVENUTO BRUNELLO” IS ON… Today, together with many other national and international colleagues, I had the chance to taste the 2017 vintage and the 2016 riserva Brunellos. Thanks to the diligence of the Consortium Brunello di Montalcino, the tastings took place in-person in the heart of Montalcino village in the beautiful Mo...

Wines my son opened on my birthday. I particularly enjoyed the Allegrini Amarone

This and more in Issue 4, Winter 2022 of Somm India.

Gagan Sharma’s article is about KRSMA Vineyards’ amazing 10 year journey in producing fantastic wines. Read the story in Sommelier India’s latest edition.

This article by Filippo Magnani about an iconic wine territory is worth reading, especially if you are interested in the wines if Italy.

Bolgheri, a wine territory in the pursuit of excellence. The first edition of Bolgheri Divino celebrates a unique and cohesive vision of the producers. On September 4th, 2021, the Consortium of Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC gathered all 65 vintners of the DOC to tell the story of the land and its winemaking excellence, through personalities and prod...

You’ll love Sula’s Viognier. It’s a grape varietal that suits the India palate.

Dindori Reserve Viognier - A delightful, refreshing white wine from Nashik hills, India's premier vineyard region! 🥂 Sahil Chodankar

This new world-style Viognier is the only Indian white wine to receive a SILVER MEDAL at the DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2020

Have you tried it yet?

If you haven’t discovered Reveilo wines from Nashik, try them now. They are known for their Italian grapes.

A delicate Merlot or a rich, robust Cabernet Sauvignon, what’s more your taste?

A classic pairing, you can’t go wrong with. Especially if it’s KRSMA. Gagan Sharma tell their story in the current edition of Sommelierindia Wine Magazine, Issue 4 Winter 2021

All Sundays must include sinful indulgence! Experience a classic pairing of decadent, dark chocolate truffle dessert with a glass of our elegant, luscious Syrah.

The KRSMA Estates Syrah, available across major stores in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.

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SommelierIndia loves Fratelli with wines for all occasions

A closer look at our vibrant single varietal collection.

Celebration of stories of the Fratelli brotherhood, and a shared dream in the world of winemaking backed by passion and bonding - you see it all with one look at our new label design.

Rooted in Indian sensibilities, with a panache to cultivate a landmark wine region from India, is truly what truly makes Fratelli the finest Indian-origin wines.

We have a new issue out! From the cover story on KRSMA Estates to wine tourism in Nasik and vines in England and Wales, this issue is packed with stories that will capture your imagination. https://www.sommelierindia.com/subscribe/