The Sommelier India Pour

Welcome to the latest issue of Sommelier India, where wine is not just a drink, but a doorway into culture and conversation. If you’re not yet a subscriber, you can subscribe here to have the latest issue delivered to your home address.

Our opening column is about a grape that inspires passionate devotion and equal puzzlement, Riesling! Ruma Singh explores why this expressive, food-friendly variety is so loved by experts, deserving wider appreciation. If you have ever found wine — and life — a bit of a riddle, be sure to read Jug Suraiya’s witty reflection on wine and cryptic crosswords. Meanwhile, columnist V Sanjay Kumar recounts the joys and trials of collecting magnum bottles, while Jon Wyand takes us behind the scenes of a special London tasting with Italian enologist, Carlo Ferrini.

We widen our lens in this issue. Devati Mallick investigates whether traditional wine culture is becoming too insular for a new generation of drinkers. Elsewhere, Ankur Chawla reveals how Australian wines are reshaping India’s palate and Gagan Sharma describes why wine is leaving the glass and entering the cocktail shaker.

We also shine a spotlight on remarkable people and places shaping the world of wine. Pam Strayer tells the inspiring story of Dr Madaiah Revana who bridges two continents and three wineries with flair. In Burgundy, Raymond Blake visits Clos Fourtet, a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate with centuries of excellence. From Tuscany and Provence to the American charm of Los Olivos, our travel features uncover beauty in both, bottle and terroir.

For those intrigued by spirits, Nikhil Agarwal turns our attention to Bourbon, the American whiskey making waves in India. Don’t miss our lifestyle and dining discoveries at the back of the book — North Indian flavours at Restaurant Loya in Mumbai, Seoul’s understated gem of a restaurant, Jueun, and Jay Bhow’s top ten reasons to visit New Zealand.

Finally, as always, we hope this issue inspires you to taste more widely, travel more curiously and raise a glass more often.

Cheers!

Reva K. Singh
Founder & Editor-in-Chief