Wine and bread is the most basic and oldest pairing known to mankind dating back to times immemorial, even finding a mention in the bible. It is also the most “natural” and balanced pairing as the process of fermentation is… Read More ›
French Wine
Pinot Meunier given pride of place by Champagne Dom Caudron in Passy-Grigny
All I knew about Pinot Meunier prior to my visit to Champagne during IWINETC 2015 (International Wine Tourism Conference) was that it was one of the three grape varietals used in making Champagne, the other two being Chardonnay and Pinot… Read More ›
Rose des Riceys : A unique wine like no other.
I was fortunate to be part of the Media Group of IWINETC (International Wine Tourism Conference) held in April 2015 at Reims Champagne, France. A brainchild of Barcelona based Anthony Swift who runs Wine Pleasures; a company which organises wine… Read More ›
Champagne Devaux : Premium Collection D launched in India
The name “Collection D” sounded more like an haute couture clothing line, than a brand of champagne, when I read the invitation for Champagne Devaux tasting at Leela Ambience Gurgaon. This is the name of a premium champagne range by… Read More ›
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere : A Gem in Pessac Leognan Bordeaux France
People often ask me about my favourite wine region. Without any hesitation I would say it is Bordeaux in France. There is just something about the complexity and the aging potential of wines from this region which fascinates me. They… Read More ›
