Contrary to popular perception, the general quality of the wines I tasted was good, with some wines definitely very good, and in two instances, excellent.
Indian wines are great and are available everywhere, says Alok Chandra as he makes his recommendations.
Eyeing at the growing Indian wine market, Australian companies are all set to introduce 20 more wine brands in the country over a period of one year.
'I want to do some things, like take my mum on the Orient Express to Venice.'
Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Global growth in wine consumption is being driven by demand in the United States, Russian and China.
India's three main producers have all announced increases in exports to Britain, where exposure to Indian wine has been largely confined to the sparkling, chardonnay-based Omar Khayyam, sold in some Indian restaurants and shops in Britain.
Known to be the strongest earthquake in the area in the past 25 years, the quake has injured hundreds of people, damaged buildings and homes and affected the wine business in the area. Ritu Jha reports
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With wine drinking becoming a social norm among various sections of the Indian society, foreign wine makers are now making a beeline to tap the wine market in India.
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The University of Adelaide, Australia, will soon set up India's first wine institute at Narayangaon, 80 km from Pune, Maharashtra, in association with India's largest wine making company, Champagne Indage.
The excise authorities of some states are playing spoilsport by subjecting imported beverages to the same levies as the domestic drop without application of mind.
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Grover Vineyards introduces a new gift hamper for the festive season.
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya is believed to have acquired Bouvet-Ladubay, the wine subsidiary of French champagne major Taittinger for $15 million.
The small sized Austrian wine market is set to make a bid for the growing thirst in India.
The total investment in the three farms of Leeu Estates is said to be $35 million.
Despite rosy projections the fact remains that wine in India is not seen as an approachable beverage.
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It's Christmastime, New Year's is around the corner and wine is certainly the spirit of the season. So if you're planning to eat, drink and make merry these next few days, here are a few great wine-and-food pairing suggestions for you from MP Sharma, chief vintner and wine consultant with Nashik-based Vinsura Wines.
If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself. Incidentally, ever since Vijay started talking politics and elections, the pro-BJP/Hindutva social media had stopped dragging his name into any non-existing issue.' In particular, they have stopped referring to him by his Christian name, 'Joseph Vijay', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
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It's time to eat, drink and be merry.
A World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel has dismissed the United States' complaint against India over the excise duties on foreign wines and spirits, according to sources.
The UB Group, which is an established leader in the Indian beer and spirits market, is aiming to replicate its success by addressing the wine market with its two companies - United Spirits and United Breweries.
Something light, refreshing and healthy at the beginning of the week.
Dowdy wine and liquor shops are making way for swankier alternates.
On a chilled-out weekday, you can always surprise your loved one with a wonderful bowl of pumpkin risotto.
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