India has broken new ground with the achievement of its first Master Sommelier, Kamal Malik, a distinguished professional in the hospitality industry. In August 2024, the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) announced six new Master Sommeliers, including Kamal Malik alongside
Personalities
Bouncing back from adversity makes for inspiring stories and Namratha Prashanth’s is no different. From an abused housewife in her thirties to a successful wine entrepreneur in the “Mecca of wine” Bordeaux, Namratha has indeed come a long way- her
Jean-François Janoueix- Bordeaux's legendary winemaker and third-generation patriarch of Maison Joseph Janoueix that owns thirteen wine estates in the Libourne region of Bordeaux, France passed away recently at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Françoise Janoueix
Ravi Joshi converses with Champagne icon Michel Drappier dwelling on topics like the Drappier winemaking philosophy, their aversion to sulphur, developing new grape varietals for Champagne, positivism about India as a market for Champagne and much more...
In an intimate conversation with Ravi Joshi Giovanni Gaja reveals how climate change has been actually benefitting their wines in Piedmont, their new venture in Sicily and many other things....
The inspiring story of Count John Salvi, one of the earliest Masters of Wine who continues his relentless pursuit of wine ...
An Englishman making wine in south of France-that too going against age old norms and being successful at it? That's Robert Joseph for you whose value for money wines are already a hit with wine lovers in India.
Baptiste Loiseau,Cellar Master Rémy Martin visited India in 2017. Here's unravelling the secrets of Cognac- including the famed Louis Treize- with a heart to heart chat with him.
Sharing lunch with the man himself: raising a toast with Mr. Miguel A Torres
Very recently Miguel A Torres was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Institute of Masters of Wine and the Drinks Business magazine. It brought back memories of my visit to Catalunya in 2014 when I had the pleasure
Karishma Grover, the third generation member of Grover Zampa Vineyards answers some straightforward questions on wine posed by Colonel Joe.