The concept of ‘Mulled Wines’ still remains foreign to Indian palates. Sadly, Mulled wine is a drink that is mainly formulated for cold/ice-laden countries where either the quality of wines made is low or appreciating a chilled wine is quite a task. It is an easy to drink-and-like beverage and is served hot and is [...]
Bodega Osborne is one of the oldest Spanish houses. Primarily known for their Sherries they make wines in other styles too. We could tell you lots more about Family-owned and still upholding traditional values and wine-making practices, but that is what their company website is about. Here instead, is our two bits’ worth on the [...]
After a lot of queries and even more asking around, we try and crumble the Delhi Excise code and how it works.
Below is the MRP calculation in Excel sheet and explanation of how it works:
If you promise to give us good wine to taste & leave us your e-mail we will even send you the [...]
The first International Food and Drinks Expo, a one-of-its-kind international expo was held at Hall 11 of Pragati Maidan Exhibition Grounds between the 2nd and 4th of December, 2009. The endeavour of UK based company, Tarsus Exhibition and Publishing Limited, was supported by many luminous of the trade and media. The main support was provided [...]
Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB), Food & Wines from Spain, Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural Marine Affairs (MARM) along with the Spanish High Commission in Delhi organised the first ‘Discover Spanish Taste’ event. Predominantly a Spanish food, gastronomy and wine (of course!) promotion event was held at Taj Mahal Hotel, Mann [...]
An overview of Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, India’s involvement and activities that took place at the show through Wi-Not’s eye
Finally, a much awaited drink comes to India. To celebrate the Chilean National Day on the 19th September 2009, H.E. Ambassador Alfonso Silva Navarro of Chile, gathered all “friends of Chile” at the Claridges, New Delhi. Post the National anthems, we were introduced to PISCO. Sommelier Magandeep SINGH introduced the distinguished guests to this irresistible [...]
Wines are becoming a fashion fiasco now. While some choose to hold and pose, some really dedicate some time to learn for themselves and educate others about the magical potion in their copas. The people we bank with are also now offering such interactive sessions for their clients over relaxed evenings. The venues were one [...]
With monsoons and winters approaching, hotels’ Human Resource departments have pulled up their socks. We have quite the clients under our belt and trainings at various properties have begun already. There is some extensive travelling to be done and some expensive bottles to be uncorked, all for love of wine education.
The interactive, sense-of-humour infected, alcohol-laced, [...]
Terroir, is a French term which means – the summation of all the features natural and man-induced that make a place and its produce unique and identifiable amongst many.
Terroir is a new restaurant situated on the first floor of the one of the most stylish boutique 5-star hotels in the Delhi NCR region, Galaxy Hotel on the NH8. Terroir [...]
Working at Wi-Not has its advantages, or so Magan would like us to believe. Sure we don’t get hounded for autographs just yet but we do get to taste a lot of fun wine. We recently congregated at the Taj Mahal Hotel for a Brancaia wine-tasting orchestrated by Mr. Vishal Kadakia of Wine Park, the [...]
Riesling has always been one of my favourite grape varieties, especially if it comes from the EU countries. It has a pronounced fruity varietal character and can be made in various styles: dry, semi-sweet and sweet. Talking of Riesling, Germany comes to mind as one of the most premium regions to grow it. Mosel- Saar-Ruwer [...]
On a hot afternoon, the Wi-Not team got a call; an invitation to the Wine Society of India (WSI) evening. The occasion was the launch of WSI ‘Four Seasons Wine Discovery’ program showcasing seven wines, three whites and four reds. After we finally managed ot make our way through the parking mess outside, we arrived [...]
This time the venue was Hotel Crown Plaza, Gurgaon, and the event was wine training to the staff of Wild Fire restaurant sponsored by Mr. Vishal Kadakia. He is the director of Wine Park, a wine importing venture based out of Mumbai, India. In the presence of 21 staff, there were three whites and reds [...]
The French Embassy was the venue for a fantastic wine tasting recently with some outstanding wines from the Rhone Valley, located in the Southern reaches of France. Magan set the ball rolling and the three houses then showcased their wines. To mark the event a small discerning few were invited amongst whom, Mr. Andrew Steel, [...]
