“I am a golfer who loves wine” is how Charles Mélia, founder of Domaine du Val d’Argan, situated some 20 odd kilometres from the beautiful Moroccan coastal town of Essaouira, introduced himself to me. However it was not golf but… Read More ›
Wine Tourism
My Day Trip to Bodegas Torres, Pacs del Penedes, Spain
The IWINETC (International Wine Tourism Conference) delegates are in for a treat when they visit Torres Winery at Pacs del Penedes, Catalunya on April 6th 2016, where a Wine Tour and Gala Dinner is being organised for them as a part… 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 ›
