As fancy as judging international wine competitions may sound, I’m now realizing that there’s a lot more to it than see-sip-spit. Tomorrow will be my first experience on the jury of an international wine award. The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles… Read More
So it’s World Malbec Day today and I asked Sommelier Magandeep Singh for a quick introduction to the purple grape. Here it is: Malbec is one of my favourite grapes and I sincerely believe that it needs to find its… Read More
I’ve been asking that question for long, and now there’s reason to be excited. As of a week ago, Mumbai’s first commercial craft brewers finally acquired permission to brew. How awesome is that! Get familiar with the trio behind the… Read More
Last week the well-known association for malt lovers, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society was launched in Mumbai. The SMWS was set up in 1983 and now operates in 19 countries with over 26,000 malt-loving members. Ashwin Deo (founder of Turning… Read More
For years, many novice drinkers believed that the drier the wine, the more refined, elegant and worthy of praise it was. In truth, however, sweet wines encompass a huge category of their own and exhibit a complexity that deserves every bit as… Read More
(Read the article at Luxpresso.com here) A few months ago Singapore saw the opening of the Quaich Bar at Resorts World Sentosa. The two-storey bar is spread over 8,000 square feet and has the title of ‘Asia’s Largest Whisky Bar’… Read More
Boomtown, they call it. In Shanghai skyscrapers seem to erect themselves at a ‘blink-and-you’ll- miss-it’ speed. Yet, there’s a charm to China’s economic hub that isn’t easy to come by in a buzzing metropolis. It may be the city of the future, but it really is… Read More
A quick round up of what you need to know about the 3rd Kala Ghoda Wine Festival. When: Friday & Saturday – 8th and 9th February, 2013 What time: 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm Where: Royal Oaks Banquets, K. Dubash Marg,… Read More
One from the TAJ CITY GUIDE Mumbai. A guide to the watering holes in Mumbai. (Click on the image to read)
It’s Day 2 of the #WinWolftrap Contest and that means another chance to win a bottle of the The Wolftrap. The Wolftrap is a premium wine from South Africa made at the Boekenhoutskloof Winery. Well-regarded in the wine world, it… Read More
If you live in Mumbai and enjoy wine, you’re going to love this new online store – The Wine Kart. Created by Wine Park which imports great wines to India, this new website makes wine shopping/gifting quick and convenient, with… Read More
The fourth edition of the Mumbai Wine Fest was held at Radio Club on the 5th and 6th of January. As far as ambiance goes, this wine fair on the pier takes the cake every year. When I entered late… Read More
New Year’s Eve – the end of one year and the optimism that the next will outdo all that has come before. My 2013 began by popping open a very special bottle of Champagne that was gifted to me on… Read More
A new flavoured vodka was launched in Mumbai earlier this month – Smirnoff Espresso. I haven’t had a chance to taste it yet, but from what I’ve heard, most vodka drinkers have loved it. According to the brand, “Smirnoff Espresso… Read More
The Prohibition of alcohol in America during the 1920s gave birth to some great concoctions. A few of these have stood the test of time and make a frequent appearance on cocktail lists across the world. Here’s one Prohibition cocktail… Read More
