・・・ Another super successful edition of the Bangalore Open Air – a heady mix of metal music, energy and talent concluded at Bengaluru, India yesterday. World over Heavy Metal is increasing getting associated with Wine which is now seen as a healthier alternative to hard drinks. Many renowned metal bands have launched their own wineContinueContinue reading “Wine powering the Metal way of life”
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Australian wines driving Chinese wine import segment
Imported wine sales in China have been showing a steady growing with present figure reported to be 40% of the total wine sold. Although France still holds its status as the largest exporter to wines to China however, as per recent reports the growth is being driven by Australia. In time period of an yearContinueContinue reading “Australian wines driving Chinese wine import segment”
Run up to the Bastille Day
Bastille Day, which falls on 14th July, commemorates the storming of Bastille fort by revolutionaries in France in 1789. Over next few posts I will be bringing out how WINE was a major catalyst in events leading up to the French revolution and beyond, so do watch this space. As of now lets admire thisContinueContinue reading “Run up to the Bastille Day”
Home made dish featuring Brie de France Cheese with Chilean Wine
This picture is a late post. 2 years late to be precise. It’s related to our family visit to the ‘Farmers Market’ set up at the Hotel Westin Gurugram. I remember that sunny wintery noon, where it was a delight to visit various food and wine stalls neatly placed in open air. Amongst many otherContinueContinue reading “Home made dish featuring Brie de France Cheese with Chilean Wine”
Madeira Wine and its role in American Independence
“Have some Madeira, m’dear, you really have nothing to fear” – the lyrics of this old song perhaps, in a way, sum up the spirit of the American Revolution. Although this can be construed as a mere oeonological perspective, however the role of Madeira Wine in the events leading to the American Independence are certainlyContinueContinue reading “Madeira Wine and its role in American Independence”
Organic Kiwi Wine Of India
Naara Aaba is the first Indian Kiwi wine from North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The first of its kind oragnic wine is marketed in sturdy Chinese bottles and retails in Guwahati at around INR 1500
Harro Wine Festival
Arrival of summer is traditionally celebrated in Spain with a month of fiestas, music and sport. Harro Wine Festival is one such event which is celebrated in June each year in Rioja region and involves a “Batalla de Vino” or the Battle of Wine. It begins on the night of June 28, when people ofContinueContinue reading “Harro Wine Festival”
MUST – Fermenting Ideas : Wine Summit
World’s leading wine experts participating in the wine summit “MUST – Fermenting Ideas” is the first of it kind wine summit to bring all experts together to discuss the future of the wine industry. It is a wine summit where speakers, experts, journalists and guests from all over the world gather to discuss what unites usContinueContinue reading “MUST – Fermenting Ideas : Wine Summit”
7 Interesting facts about Daiquiri Cocktail
Daiquiri CocktailIn the picture is the “Daiquri” cocktail made with Bacardi rum, tripple sec, sugar syrup, lime and crushed ice.Ordered this randomly tonight but a follow up on google revealed that it has been and continues to be an iconic drink – well there’s always something new to learn in the amazing world of winesContinueContinue reading “7 Interesting facts about Daiquiri Cocktail”
All Rounder – new wine label release by York Winery
“All Rounder” is the name of latest wine release from the house of York Winery, India. My very first impression of the wine label and description was that “it reminds me of Kapil Dev” – who has been one of most prominent all rounders of Indian cricket and one who brought us the Prudential WorldContinueContinue reading “All Rounder – new wine label release by York Winery”