Wine

Goyal acknowledged that some pending issues still need to be ironed out to conclude India-EU FTA talks

France to spend $150 million uprooting vines as wine demand dips

France cut its estimate for this year’s wine output to below 2024’s historically low level, after heat waves and wildfires hit vineyards.

India, EU begin 14th round of trade talks in Brussels today

While the EU is seeking greater market access in automobiles and agriculture products, India wants relaxations in the carbon tax on imports of steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser which kicks in from January

India pushes for tariff cuts on textiles, leather, and gems in EU trade talks

The EU, on the other hand, is seeking concessions for flagship exports such as wine and automobiles through the free trade agreement with India.

EU commissioners to meet commerce, agriculture ministers as next round of FTA talks open

Increased market access and fewer non-tariff barriers are on the agenda as week-long talks begin in New Delhi. The two sides are looking to seal the deal by year-end

Sula Vineyards banks on premium wines, tourism to fuel growth beyond metros

The strategy of premiumisation alongside booming wine tourism and innovations like the Muscat Blanc is helping transform wine into an aspirational lifestyle choice across Tier 2 and 3 cities, CEO Rajeev Samant tells Moneycontrol

India eyes quick interim deal with European Union

India wants a three-year break from EU’s carbon levy for small businesses, while the European bloc is demanding a better offer for its wine, whisky and cars compared to the one extended to the UK

EU will ask India to cut tariffs on cars, wine to boost ties, reduce reliance on China

Echoing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of reciprocal tariffs, the official said the EU would press India to cut tariffs on some goods and broaden market access for its products, while offering flexibility on agriculture issues to expedite free trade agreement talks.

Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glut

The Australian wine industry is facing a significant challenge as millions of vines are being destroyed, with tens of millions more slated for removal to address overproduction issues.

Bar hopping in Bangalore: an authoritative guide

Best wine bars and microbreweries in Bangalore, for a good glass of wine or a great pint of beer in India’s startup capital. A guide to what you can drink where in Bengaluru.

5,000-year-old wine discovered in Egyptian queen’s tomb. It's not liquid anymore

The wine is no longer liquid, and experts couldn't tell if it was red or white.

Italian winemaker dies after falling into vat of wine while trying to save colleague

An Italian winemaker has died at the age of 46 after falling into a vat of wine while trying to save a colleague.

A fruit fly has landed in your wine. Is it OK to drink?

Unless you are germ-phobic, just remove the fly and drinking the wine. If you want the extra protein, you could even swallow the fly.

Cancer warnings on Beer, Wine in Ireland spark alarm

The US and Mexico have raised concerns over the legislation ahead of World Trade Organization committee meetings this week. Argentina, Australia, Chile, Cuba and New Zealand have also expressed reservations about the law, which Ireland passed last month.

Heady trips: 10 countries to visit in Europe for heritage wines

If it's heritage wines, it must be Europe. Here are the wine regions, across western, eastern and central parts of the continent, that have been designated Unesco World Heritage sites.

Race against time to rescue Argentina wine grapes: See Pics

It is a race against time in the fabled Mendoza wine region in the west of the South American country once again in the grip of La Nina, a periodic weather phenomenon that cools surface temperatures and intensifies drought. Monteviejo -- a large vineyard between 1,000 and 1,200 meters above sea level -- expects to have a harvest 50 percent smaller than last year. Some others in the region lost everything.

Watch how a couple stole wine worth $1.7 million from a Michelin star restaurant in Spain

The couple visited the Atrio hotel a few times to plan their upcoming, elaborate wine heist of $1.7 million.

How wineries in India are fighting off erratic weather conditions

In India, climate has always been a challenge for wineries and viticulturists. But they are hopeful to adapt to challenges of climate change.

Three great wines with an Indian connection at Mumbai's Les Bouchons

Mumbai’s latest wine retail outlet, which also doubles up as an experience centre, stocks over 1,000 wines.

Sula Vineyards set for IPO launch on December 12

Sula Vineyards is considered a "category creator" and once the listing plans fructify, it would arguably be the first IPO in India by a pure play wine manufacturer

What wine experts and book critics can learn from each other

A modest proposal to swap the language of book reviews with the vocabulary of wine appreciation.

Mizoram govt to soon notify rules for processing local grapes for wine making

Replying to a question from VL Zaithanzama of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Excise Minister K Beichhua told the assembly on Tuesday that the draft rules have been sent to the law department for vetting and would be notified soon.

Sula Vineyards plans Rs 1,200-1,400 crore public issue: Report

The company has already appointed bankers and is likely to file papers with SEBI soon

Maharashtra govt nod for wine sale in supermarkets unfortunate: decision taken for financial gains: Hazare

Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Nawab Malik had last Thursday said the state cabinet took the decision to give a boost to fruit-based wineries which provide additional income to farmers.

No-Sweat Answers to Some Basic Wine Questions

Over many years, wine experts have developed a set of best practices. These are based on experience and tradition. For example, they have found that good wine is generally more expressive when poured properly into a stemmed glass rather than a teacup or tumbler.