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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 .
by TheRealRuma14 viewsnews-viewsai-wine-writingandrew-jefforddrinking-with-the-valkyries - news
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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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 .
by TheRealRuma20 viewsnews-viewstastingsblind-tastinginternational-food-wine-societyiwfsjudgement-of-paris - news
Top Rated: A chardonnay that confirms CheckMate’s winning streak
Awarded VineRoutes’ 2025 Most Outstanding White Wine of the Year, CheckMate’s 2022 ‘Fool’s Mate’ Chardonnay highlights the winery’s remarkable consistency—marking its second top honour in three years and reinforcing its place among Canada’s benchmark producers There’s something especially satisfying about a wine that lives up to every expectation you’ve built around it. The 2022 ‘Fool’s Mate’ Chardonnay from CheckMate Artisanal Winery (located within the Okanagan’s Golden Mile Bench sub-GI) does exactly that—having earned VineRoutes’ Most Outstanding White Wine of the Year in our 2025 editorial team blind tasting and impressing just as much on repeat visits. It’s the kind of chardonnay that doesn’t need to demand attention; it naturally commands it, with a sense of balance, clarity, and quiet confidence that stays with you long after the glass is empty. Read Also: Top Rated: A red blend from British Columbia’s most unconventional valley This is not unfamiliar territory for CheckMate. I
by Carmelo Giardina20 viewsnews-viewsbritish-columbiacollectingopinions-analysisvarieties-stylesbc-wines - news
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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