Indian wines are getting better all the time, says Alok Chandra.
Raise a toast to good health with wine. But this time let's go for the Indian ones.
Indian wines are getting better all the time, says Alok Chandra.
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
It's time to eat, drink and be merry.
Most producers have put off plans to make capital investments in their wineries, and implemented cost-reduction measures to conserve cash.
'Wine is an indicator of the quality of life,' says Alok Chandra.
Former India tennis star Vijay Amritraj says the new Davis Cup format will not affect the country much as it is still playing home and away games in Group I and not the World Group matches.
If we don't want small Indian wineries to disappear, it's worth supporting them by buying and drinking their wines, says Alok Chandra.
It is clear that wineries with good facilities for visitors will gain significantly both in image as well as in commercial terms, says Bengaluru-based wine consultant Alok Chandra.
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