Charles Donnadieu, the corporate sommelier of Lalit Group of hotels has an open mind when it comes to pairing food with wine. He does not shy away from the unconventional as his motive, along with that of Keshav Suri, Executive… Read More ›
Indian Wine
York Winery : Raising the bar for the Indian Wine Industry
Last year I was introduced to York wines by the corporate sommelier of The Lalit Hotels, Charles Donnadieu, who had very innovatively paired York Chenin Blanc & York Sparkling Cuvée Brut Blanc de Blancs with “roti” bread at The Naanery… Read More ›
A day at Fratelli Vineyards during Harvest
I often wonder what drives some people into abandoning a fairly comfortable life to pursue seemingly impossible tasks where chances of success are uncertain. Is it a firm belief in their abilities to succeed or is risk taking a part… Read More ›
Fratelli Wines : Making a splash in India & Abroad
For a country whose per capita consumption of wine is a mere 9 milliliters per annum compared to the global average of 4 litres, India has a thriving wine industry. There is a constant refrain one hears even from Indians… Read More ›
Wine Tourism in India : Grover Zampa Vineyards, Nandi Hills, Bangalore
My journey to the wine regions of India began very recently. It was only after I decided to speak on the “Potential for Wine Tourism in India” at the International Wine Tourism Conference, La Champagne 2015, that I set forth… Read More ›
