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Get thee behind me, Claude!
Or how AI is dumbing down writing – even writing on wine – to a singular, boring sameness, and the man whose writing AI cannot emulate Everyone is doing it. Using AI to get ahead, I mean. Of course, in […] The post Get thee behind me, Claude! appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Grapes of Wrath and War: wine in times of conflict
Conflict. Demontsrations. Protests. Uprisings. These have been part of the fabric of society since time immemorial. In fact, the right to peaceful protest is considered a right of citizens of free countries everywhere. Then there is wine. Strongly associated with […] The post Grapes of Wrath and War: wine in times of conflict appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Vintage Bond – the spy who knew wine
He is famous for his Martinis, but a bit of scrutiny shows James Bond 007 was a spy who knew and loved his wine Recently, the Jancis Robinson website announced the topic for this year’s annual wine writing competition. The […] The post Vintage Bond – the spy who knew wine appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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The Judgement of Paris: the legacy continues…
…. with more and more regions now empowered to challenge established regions and produce world-class wines, believes the International Wine and Food Society (IWFS), host of the all-new event, The Judgement +50 It was an indisputable part of the history […] The post The Judgement of Paris: the legacy continues… appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Inside Vinitaly: Secci & the Shifts Shaping Wine
Vinitaly is one of the world’s most important trade fairs. This year, Indian wine producer Fratelli Vineyards’ co-founder-director Alessio Secci was there on a special mission: to take two Indian sommeliers on a trip around Italy and the trade fair. […] The post Inside Vinitaly: Secci & the Shifts Shaping Wine appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Michel Rolland’s India connection
The legendary winemaking consultant left an indelible mark on winemaking in India, pioneering the way wine could be made successfully in a tropical country with no winemaking history The announcement of the sudden passing of legendary ‘Flying Winemaker’ Michel Rolland […] The post Michel Rolland’s India connection appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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When the walls whisper of the terroir
In today’s era of eye-catching, attention-grabbing modern structures, the Perrin family has consciously decided to return to where it all began for them: terroir, in their reconstruction of Chateau de Beaucastel Last year, the announcement of the long-awaited re-creation of […] The post When the walls whisper of the terroir appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Glass Act: Shiva pours to win
He may be just 25 years old, but Indian sommelier Shiva Chaurasiya’s ambition to be the best propelled him early into the sommelier competition game. After winning at the Best Sommelier India 2025, he has his eye on loftier targets […] The post Glass Act: Shiva pours to win appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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So, no/low drinks aren’t a no-no!
While alcoholic beverage sales have shown a decline of late, the one single category of drinks that shows a steady uptick in sales is that of now/low beverages, often called NoLo. Let’s check out some hows and whys. The topic […] The post So, no/low drinks aren’t a no-no! appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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‘Canned and non-alcoholic sparkling wines are growing in popularity’
The Glass of Bubbly Awards is a unique consumer-focused competition that puts the spotlight on sparkling wines from around the world. Created by the premium digital magazine Glass of Bubbly, the awards are entering their 9th year. Oliver Walkey, director, […] The post ‘Canned and non-alcoholic sparkling wines are growing in popularity’ appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems
Food, wine and history…. Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, offers many opportunities for visitors to explore the town… and taste its famous wine Burgundy might be at the pinnacle of wine perfection for many, but I occasionally get asked, […] The post Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Emotional journeys & sensory mastery: BTS at the Best Sommelier of India 2025
For the first time, Indian sommeliers tested their skills at an international-level sommelier competition, The Best Sommelier of India 2025, by the all-new Sommelier Association of India. A behind-the-scenes look at how it unfolded and why it is significant for […] The post Emotional journeys & sensory mastery: BTS at the Best Sommelier of India 2025 appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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Best Sommelier of India: Meet the Final Five
You read about the Best Sommelier of India competition by the Sommelier Association of India, now meet the finalists who made it to the final five. What pushed these sommeliers over the finishing line? The semi-finalists at the Best Sommelier […] The post Best Sommelier of India: Meet the Final Five appeared first on Ruma Singh .
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‘Portuguese native grapes give the country the tools needed against climate change’
In Part 2 of the series on women in the Portuguese wine industry, members of Women in Wine Portugal (WiWP), I focus on a winemaker from Alentejo, Sofia Garrett, and her world Some of the world wine industry’s most significant […] The post ‘Portuguese native grapes give the country the tools needed against climate change’ appeared first on Ruma Singh .