Swiss fly wineSwiss whites definitely rate over Swiss reds, a problem that plagues various other countries too, like Austria and Czech.
November 13, 2009
Honey, honey everywhereThe best way to taste honey is to dip some simple bread in it and try it. Always go from the lighter to the darker.
October 30, 2009
Beer for all reasonsSure wine is a lovely ferment but beer is no ordinary second batter — it is a ferment in its own right with its own tasting notes, aroma profiles and signature making styles.
October 16, 2009
The NRI for winesThe best wine is the one that costs the least possible. The next best is the wine which you can afford when this one runs out.
October 2, 2009
High flying winesChoosing wines for service on-board is quite a different
game altogether. The rules for wine tasting are not similar.
September 18, 2009
How about a night cap?The concept of an after-dinner drink in India is much like a faithful husband or a unicorn — utterly imaginary; often spoken about but with no proof to support its existence.
September 4, 2009
The nose knows best!Wine is such a vast field that the toughest thing to do is to try and limit it to the confines of a single lifetime, much tougher in a single page.
August 21, 2009
Raising our glasses...Each glass was designed to suit a purpose. The shapes were conceived to complement what the glass would serve.
August 14, 2009
Sommelier sum upWine is quite the trendy arm-candy; the latest designer statement, the hottest gastronomic accessory to grab attention since Sunday roast
July 31, 2009
Wine dreamsThe best part of wine is how it inspires people. A lot of people keep their distance from wine just to later become devotees of the first Cru.
July 17, 2009
Wines for a rainy dayMonsoon ensures that the wine won’t spoil and even makes the temperature more ambient for long-term storage.
July 3, 2009
In awe of AustriaAustria has had a tough time making its presence felt in the wine world today. It’s all too often confused with the home of the macropod — Australia.
June 19, 2009
Ultimate highThe alcohol shouldn’t be too much as drinking at 39,000ft takes getting high to an all new (faster) level.
June 5, 2009
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