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Sidd Banerji Says: |
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Dear Mr.Arora, Everytime I go thru your cute little e magazine,I get overwhelmed witnessing your enormity,committment and vast involvement in the wine world. I met you in the Wine Festival in Mumbai for the first time last year and thereafter at New Delhi's wine training session.
My regards, sidd banerji
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Graham Nicholls Says: |
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My local retailer in cannock staffordshire UK sadley has stopped selling these products.Were can i find a local supplier
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N.K.shah Says: |
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your VINO brand red wine availabily in kanpur main dealer in civil lines kanpur with address and phone numbers desired |
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Himadri Bal Says: |
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Mr. Sanjoy Menon is a very good man ( as I personally know him) & one of best knowledgeable man about wine in India, but he must personally take care about Business. The tragedy is wine exporters come through Sonarys hand but the fault of marketing team of Sonarys, they just gone to another importer. Sonarys was No. 1 importer some years ago & now we have to find Sonarys, he must re think about his team, In the businesss, knowledge about the product is not everything, Marketing & sales team strategy is one of the important point, Brindco have another Problem, they have huge portfolio & not able to look each & every brand like Maison Albert Bichot change partner & join Aspri, A renowned name Maison Louis Jadot is happy with Brindco, I am very surprised that Aspri is doing quite well compare to others with hard working of Mr. Jackie Matai, Mr. Arun Kumar & Mr. Sumedh Singh Mandla (CEO), All the Best to Mr. Sanjoy Menon & Sonarys.
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Dear Avinash, Thanks for your comments. I have already written a relevnt article on the retail channel forimported wines in India http://www.indianwineacademy.com/item_6_465.aspx
I would have to do some more research for the foreign markets. Frankly, one does not have much control over the outside channel expenses unless the volumes are large enough to have your own warehouse and an online sales possibility wherever the law permits direct sales. One still requires some distribution channel for on-line trade. Subhash Arora
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Sula informs us that their wines have been in the UK market for the last 6 years, with their primary focus on premium range which has been positioned in the on-trade. They are listed in prestigious restaurant wine lists such as the Michelin star restaurant Benares, Cinnamon Club and Trishna! P&O Cruises has also chosen to serve their wines. They are represented in UK by Hallgarten Druitt representing world class producers from all over the world. Subhash Arora |
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9 Euros seems to be a decent price- even if I assume it is half a bottle. Problem is that dessert wine has not found a place on people's palates yet- primarily because of past habits. Even champagne is very expesive but we do find a lot of varieties, even after paying taxes. Initially, it will have to sell to the hotels where there are no customs duties to be paid though. Arora
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Spanish wines can be vry good quality and of course cheap quality too. They use a lot of local grapes as well, like Italians. Perhaps, due to language constraints and slightly more laidback life style, they have not pushed their wines in India so far-barring Torres. But of late, they have woken up and are quite keen to sell in India as more English speaking professionals are joining their marketing team. It takes time and effort to do business in India-and most elsewhere. But you will see more and more of their wines and higher than before percentage growth. Subhash Arora |
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Avinash Says: |
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Also there are other methods to reduce the price of Indian wines. The channels of distribution which account for more than the cost of the wine. I think it calls for another article by Delwine. |
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ruotoloseeg@sohu.com Says: |
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It is rare for me to discover something on the web that's as entertaining and intriguing as what you've got here. Your page is lovely, your graphics are outstanding, and what's more, you use source that are relevant to what you're talking about. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I think your wine is well past the prime. Although Chianti Classico is a delicious wine and Brolio has been a good producer since the current owner, baron Ricasoli took over in the ninetees and improved the quality further by engaging the services of the well-known consultant winemkaer Carlo Ferrini, these wines do not last beyond 10 years. I suggest you drink up the wine-it could still be drinkable though not at its best. Cheers, Subhash Arora
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Avinash Says: |
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This article is very crtitical towards Indian wines despite the fact that its been mere 4 to 5 years when majority of players have started producing wines.Its a long way to go but I think its possible that India makes really good wine and the price is also matter of time and directly linked to production volumes. I think its a positive sign. Well let the baby at least boom right now like the baby boomer of USA . In the long run everyone is dead. I have drunk enough horrible wines from all over the world including a Cote du Rhone Village yesterday itself for 11.99 Euros. |
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Jason Says: |
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This requirement has been part of policy in Australia for at least the last ten years. Most sparking wine is identified/ labeled by its constituent grape varieties for example Pinot Noir/Chardonnay and the shape of the bottle. Very rarely is even the word sparkling wine used by the retailer other than as a category segment by merchants. I think Australian wine producers have successfully dispensed with the francofiles to clearly distinguished Australia's sparkling wines as world class. P.S In Australia, we may refer to it by its colloquialism "Sham-pain". |
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Bredan Ara Says: |
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Dear Sirs, I have been scanning your excellent website in the hope of learning more about the Indian wine market and whether or not our wine would have a niche there. I was so surprised by the outrageous import taxes you must pay that I am now doubting if we can sell to India. Could you let me know if a premium AOC late harvest white aperitif wine ( much like an icewine in bottle design and similar in mouthfeel ) with a touch of truffle ( giving it uniqueness in the world ) can in any way have a market in India. Our export price is circa 9 euros so with taxes I can not imagine many people paying so much for a bottle. Thank you
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Anoop Says: |
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Hi, what is the possibility for me to get indian wines he in makati philippines, iam being looking everywhere but cannot find one, if possible i would LIKE TO get grovers or sula wines
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Vikrant Says: |
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Hi, I am wine enthusisat, and been active wine drinker since last 6 years. just recently shifted to N.Delhi, How can i get associated with activty IWA do. to gain knowldege & meet like minded people. Regards Vikrant
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Himadri Bal Says: |
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A very good suggestion from Mr. Subhash Arora, Excise should think about this suggestion, I will really surprised if excise implement this suggestion as they are no do anything to favour Importer. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Please send your email details and URL-we shall publish with your comments. We normally do not allow the use of Comments for publicity but good labels are improtant for the Indian industry and I feel it would bea good cause, if some of our producer members want to contact you. You may of course, advertise on our website too. But this service is free. Ads will cost you money. also it is not clear where you are located. Subhash Arora
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Rouble Singh Dunglay Says: |
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Dear Natasha
Congratulations on yet another fab newsletter.
Great to read from Delwine always,
Apart from appreciating good and fine wine I also happen to print labels for some international wines.
Any suggestions on how I can reach our domestic manufacturers from Delwine?
Would appreciate your inputs.
Many thanks
Best regards
Rouble Singh Dunglay
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Himadri Bal Says: |
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Mr. Subash Arora is truly promoting good quality wine in India, I have some question, Spanish wine is not well known in India, What is the openion of Mr. Subhas Arora about the taste of Spanish wine? Why not Spanish wine have the market like Italians have? Why most of the spanish winery mix egg white in their wine (Good Quality). Who are the best wine maker in Spain? Waiting for your reply, Thanks
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shirleymaeaustin@comcast.net Says: |
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I have a bottle of 1981 Brolio, Chianti Classico. Should I hang onto this, as a memento of the first time your family owned the company. Is it still drinkable |
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Dear Subhash, With my knowledge of the South African Wine Farms and Farmers I find it hard to believe what I have read and would like to add my own observations dating back to the 1970 till recent May 2011. Many of the wine farms have their access roads toTasting room and sales points right there where the farm laborers living quarters are and it is visible to all and sundry that visit those wine farms. It is pretty decent - with all mod cons too. I am just hoping it does not become another racial issue which I had hoped we have left well behind us in 1994. I can also say that the family owned and run wine farms which are owned by white Farmers - from generations ago are making sure that their staff is well looked after as they are constantly under the scanner - audited by all kinds of organization, from fair trade to other. The company operated farms are just as well managed by their social responsibility attitude.I do not rule out there there may be isolated case - as every society as rogues - but in general it is a very questionable report and really to be taken with a pinch of salt. Su Birch is right and I wonder what my friends, Ken Forrester, Wim Braak, NC Krone, Mark Norrish etc reaction will be. Best regards Chris Pohl
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Tarsillo Says: |
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in France where the company sells 45% of its total production. |
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Gunnar Says: |
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Hello Subash,
Great article on Pinot Noir Mondial! I thoroughly enjoyed it!Now it is time to start preparing for Mundus Vini!All the best,
Gunnar |
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David Banforddd Says: |
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Bravo, Rukn! It is because of strong promtional savvy of people like Rukn, that the wine market will eventually achieve its undoubted potential. We must all work together in a co-operative fashion to achieve this - and not as individual entities, competing at all costs! |
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Remy Says: |
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Thanks, Subhash. Glad to read about keeping my weight down with moderate wine.Cheers! Remy |
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Suren Says: |
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Dear Arora, Thanks for providing insight about the Indian wine market through you Indian Wine Academy web site & it is very useful.
Thanks & Regards,
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Raj Says: |
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Hi Its a great impactive thaught but to make in
practical ..... only with the support of excise
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Bruce Cakebread Says: |
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Great idea, win win win and win for the producers
who are trying to market and sell wines into India |
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DOMAINE CHALET POUILLY Says: |
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Thank your for letting me introduce you to Domaine du Chalet Pouilly an independent family wine company established in the Maconnais region (Burgundy) since 1850. We produce 3 white 100% chardonnay wines: Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Veran and Macon-Solutre (planted this year). Domaine du chalet pouilly practices traditional wine growing methods and respects the "terroir" in order to bring fineness and elegance in the development of the characteristic wine flavors. We follow a sustainable agriculture in order to respect the environment and to produce "honest" wines which are recognized for their quality and "typicity". Best regard Dr.LEGER-PLUMET |
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B K Pardal Says: |
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Mr. Arora Great suggestion. if implemented this will go a longway in creating a good market size for wines. B K |
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Arvind Vaid Says: |
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Very good suggestion if the excise takes it seriously and implement some of the points. |
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Gabriel Says: |
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Bueas tardes mi nombre es Gabriel Bosso Soy peridodista y estoy interesado en contactarme con Uds. para realizar un amplio informe sobre el consumo de vinos en la India, los proyectos de la academia. Con quien podría comunicarme? un cordial saludo desde Argentina |
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Jenny Says: |
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love this wine and i am so glad that the right people are writing about it. It is about time for India to make a statement. And this wine will do it for all. |
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Dear Suresh, You enjoy the luxury of being anonymous. We dare to be bold and shoot straight. I am publishing your comment even though you did not send clarification I sought from you so you do not feel we take any sides. At least your gmail account is genuine. You remind me of the US space programme when it was launched by JFK. Some Americans objected saying there were so many poor people in the US , who could be fed with the money to be wasted in the space programme. See where the technology developed for the programme has taken the world! Whereas you would like masses to get Padminis and Ambassador cars, I would like to see more people have access to affordable Toyotas,Marutis, Hondas, Opels and Fords-made in India and also exported from here.Can you imagine if Padmini and Ambassador producers got their way with the government?
We don't get into financial issues like the money they spend for their activities- if you have the info, write an article that you can stand behind and we shall consider publishing it. If I were you, I would press them to help increase the quality of Indian wines and accelerate the formation of wine laws. By the way, did you know it was at their initiative that their minister Sharad Pawar met the Delhi officials and got a couple of minor concessions for the local prodcuers? It takes a decade or more to get direct benefits of such promotional events abroad. They have a Board that includes domestic producers-you should pressurise these members to pursue the cause. I am fully behind you in the domestic promotion-do send us suggestions.
But both efforts can run concurrently. And this was a total wrong case you picked up. The wines were given free-IGPB paid the freight and the Sommelier charges (which I hope is being shared by the wineries), the stall was free from 'Tourism'. You would be amazed how much the Press has already written about it-even abroad. I compliment even the Tourism Ministry because wine and tourism go very well together. There would have been many visitors who would say, 'wow, India produces wine!! I want to go and visit these wineries'. I do thank you for your comments and the issue you have raised is valid. It is for the producers in the Board to take the necessary measures. Subhash Arora |
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I would like to make a point to the author - Sorry to say but the IGBP doe not deserve your praise. They are taking the easy way out by spending huge amounts on international fairs, while ACTUAL SALES derived from these are minimal. Not to mention the free/ subsidised foreign trips for all. IGPB has done NOTHING so far to promote Indian Wines DOMESTICALLY. Imagine the spurt in domestic sales if that amount were spent locally. We have a huge local drinking population, a struggling wine industry - but no money spent on promotion. THE PRIORITY IS THE LOCAL MARKET, NOT MAKING SOME IMPRESSION ON FOREIGNERS, which can come later, once we become more mature. But promoting wine locally requires hard work and planning. Will the IGPB take the hard way for a change? |
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Varun Tuli Says: |
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The gaja barolo 2004 at 361 is fabulous. Even my eyes popped when I saw it - it is drinking very, very well. |
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Dkraju Says: |
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Excise like Import duty has to be on cost of production or procurement but not on market profitability. The present day politicians and bureaucrats deserve gallows. Time Supreme court takes over governance of the country. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Don. Thanks Dan, you are very precise and correct. Subhash |
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Thanks for your comments Ulrich. First of all I have no problem with the petroleum flavour or aromas and it helps me identify the grape and the age. I love the Mosel wines and am on record saying that the off -dry 8% alcohol wines are perfect with Indian food. I am surprised I did not hear protest from Mosel producers when the statement about it being a fault came from France. I for one think of it as a characteristic of older Rieslings. Who told you I was at Vinexpo? I was in Portugal that week attending the OIV Conference in Porto. Incidentally, I don't like to visit Vinexpo precisely for the reason that I know so many producer friends that they cannot all be visited and I am not spritely enough to visit all of them. Subhash Arora |
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Mr. Subash Arora, in all RESPECT, I have to protest. First of all, the two of us are too experienced not to respect the taste of our Next one. Having produced top RIESLING wines, partly with NOBLE ROT or BORTYTIS, for the last 50 years I cannot but underline that this overmature condition which produces one of the finest what can happen to white wines. Without NOBLE ROT ( which results in - what some people wrongly describe as ' Petrol ', neither Chateaux Yquem could produce its fine wines, neither could we produce the finest TBA's, neither could Hungary succeed producing its great desert wines. This taste and this bouquet which when it comes from an well-aged Riesling is simply the ' drink of the gods' A shame that you neglected visiting our booth at Vinexpo, we would hav exposed to an outstanding 1997 and 1995 Riesling Auslese where many of our guests were simply stunned. with regards and respects to you. Ulrich Langguth |
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Don Welch Says: |
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Wonderful, informed advice. There is a world to explore if we are interested but pleasure is there for everyone. |
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Elissaveta Zaharieva Says: |
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Subhash, I can’t restrain myself from sharing it: the tobacco leaf aroma you are referring to is quite different from the lit cigarette smoke smell. In Bulgaria we happen to have few tobacco processing plants and the aroma I associate with the respective nuance in wine is more like autumn leaves and faded spice. At least that’s the aroma that lingers in the air around the tobacco plant building. |
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Dan Traucki Says: |
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Hi Subhash I couldn't agree with you more on this subject.In my 25 years in the Australian wine industry I have heard (and read) sooo many inane and ridiculous wine descriptions that one could almost write a book on the subject. Despite what anybody else says or writes about a wine the ultimate test is when you drink it and make the judgement as to whether you like it or not. I say to people all the time - instead of reading about how somebody else describes it- try it for your self. Cheers |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Mr. Randhir Patel. But please do not mind if and when I write something I feel is not being right or handled properly in terms of the job being done by IGPB for the wine industry. Subhash Arora |
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Randhirpatel Says: |
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Thanks Subhasji, You have been very supportive and motivating in our efforts for visibility and creating a Brand India for our wines.Regards, Randhir Patel |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I am flattered that I was the first person you thought of. It is a long and bumpy road but I hope one day we see 2 bottles liquor/6 bottles of wine at all the duty free shops in India. Subhash . |
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K Kaur Says: |
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Thought I'd drop in a line since yours was the first name which came to my mind as I entered the Mumbai International airport yesterday nite... And you might wonder why... Wish you all the best in your crusade to change the signage at the Duty Free terminal...2 bottles of liquor/wine!! |
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Stephen Mack Says: |
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Thanks for this Subhash. AWSEC is proud to be the local partner for WineFuture. Those in Asia who wish to be involved are welcome to email us on winefuture@awsec.com. |
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Fratelli Vogadori Says: |
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Hi, i would like only to write about Fratelli Vogadori. FRATELLI VOGADORI is a family of the Valpolicella Classica where three brothers, Alberto Gaetano and Emanuele, work together in the winery. The Vogadori brothers produce the classical wines of this area as Valpolicella Classico, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico , Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and Ripasso. In addition there are Passito Bianco, Bianco dei Leoni and Raffaello wines. Valpolicella Classica lies in the north east of Verona city, it is the area where wine production is more rooted and it is formed by five villages: Negrar, S.Pietro Incariano, Marano, Fumane and Sant'Ambrogio of Valpolicella. Winelovers can always visit the winery and tastes its wines!!! |
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Thanks Mukesh. You are referring to the increase in excise duty on DOMESTIC wine, beer and liquor under Chapter 10, Sec 153, (1) and (2) of the Policy. That will increase the cost of wines like Sula and Grover by Rs.50-60 a bottle to On-trade. Bigger sufferers are the bottlers of Indian 'Scotch' - I am told scotch will become slightly cheaper than the Indian bottled 'scotch'. But that is not our area of expertise or interest. Perhaps all of you Delhi distributors should file a joint petition with the Excise. I often drink Sula and Grover at the Delhi Golf Club where I am a member and I am affected personally. Subhash Arora |
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Mukesh Prakash Sinha Says: |
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Dear Sir
Please note Delhi Excise has imposed additional excise duty @30% to Hotels and 20% to Restaurant and Club on and above of excise duty applicable @85% on spirits and 65% on wine and Beer –on whole sale price.
Hence Hotels has to pay 115% duty on Spirits and 95% on Wine and Beer on whole sale price resulting a heavy taxing to end customer –may cost them sale.
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Carrie Jorgensen Says: |
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We are glad to add that Cortes de Cima will be in the Trade Show Area, pouring our Portuguese wine range! |
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Suresh KC Says: |
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Greetings from Kathmandu Nepal. On behalf of HM’s Food & Wine Magazine, would like to congratulate to you for being awarded the prestigious OIV Merit Award at the 34th International conference on Vines & Wines in Porto appreciating your outstanding services to vine & wine industry globally. It is my immense pleasure to write to you this letter. Referring to the subject, we would like to share the information that we have been publishing Food & Wine Magazine in Nepal for last five years and we are approaching our 50th Issue publication. We are proud to be one to start to talk about wine culture in Nepal, spread knowledge about wine with whatever limited resources we have. Kind Regards. Suresh KC. Chief Executive Officer Hospitality Media P Ltd |
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David Milliere Says: |
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didn't know the man, but I tasted the wines. I always have a lot of respect for pioneers. Sincere condolences to all the Grover family and wine lovers |
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Sangeeta Dua Says: |
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Dear Natasha, I hv been reading the excerpts from your interesting Del Wine for quite a few yrs now. I am based in Malta of the Mediterranean and know Kapil Grover as we were at college in Sydenham way back in the 1970's. His wife Jayshree particularly was a very good friend of mine and then I guess with getting married, we all go our separate ways. Could you pls pass on his email, so I can send my husband and my heartfelt condolences on Uncle Kanwal's demise. Thank you. Warm Regards always. Sangeeta Dua E. Sullivan, Director,SULLIVAN MEDITERRANEAN GROUP , MALTA G.C. |
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Ashish Kohli Says: |
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Deepest condolences to Mr.Kapil and all the Grover family on the loss of this great person. |
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Suresh Says: |
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Strange that Mr. Rajeev Samant says that the AIWPA represents only 10% of the industry, implying that Sula is not a part of it, when his chief viticulturist and his head of operations regularly attend its meetings. A cursory look at the industry and one would know that Sula's actions don't go beyond self interest. No doubt, sometimes others benefit from the outcome of their actions. The truth - The industry, being in its formative stage, would love to have, and will benefit from a warmer, inclusive and helping approach from its poster boy and shining star. Whether Mr. Samant is up to the task is another matter. |
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Himadri Bal Says: |
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Dear Mr. Subhash Arora, a very good Article on Delhi Excise Delays- Licensee Pays, I am fully agree with you, the main problem is all the rules implemented by Delhi Excise Officer are not well qualified to understand the this business, they have no business with profit & loss of the Distributor, As per thinking of Delhi Excise is Wine Distributor or Importer is Cash-Cow for them, just ask for the money from Distributor if you want to business in Delhi or you can step out from Delhi, I really do not know,who is person implementing This type of funny rules of Delhi Excise, it is really difficult to continue to business in Delhi, may be God can help the Distributor, sorry, For Distributor, Delhi Excise is God for them, so no one can help to you, How funny is wine business now in Delhi, Even God is not helping you. |
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B.Shankaranarayan Says: |
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As far as I know Adobe is not a town but a kind of building material made of clay, soil, water and organic fibrous material. Adobe Walls is a ghost town in Texas. Nokia is certainly a brand and a town in Finland and Mont Blanc is a "white mountain" in the alps. Using the examples cited, Portugal has every right to Porto or Oporto since it is where a particular style of wine is made. But not Port since that is not a place in Portugal. By common usage the wine from Porto has been called Port in English. The difficulty lies in the fact that port is also a common noun in English with many meanings. Portugal can certainly claim a right to the words Oporto or Porto Generally common nouns cannot and should be allowed to be copyrighted. One solution is for Oporto/Porto to change its name to Port :) |
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Anupbhatia Says: |
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Indage desreves this as till date ranjit chowgule is surrounded by his cronies he has gobbled up staff dues distributers monies in crores his stocks are rotting in godown of chandigarh /hp/ and all his efforts to start business are reduced to nought let him come out with a list of crores he owes to the market he has siphoned off the money and continues to live a swish life style abroad leaving his empoyees and distributers in the lurch let he and his company go to dogs |
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C.H.U.RAO Says: |
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Deepest condolences to Mr.Kapil and all the Grover family on the loss of this great person. |
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Rochi Says: |
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Hey, that's powrfeul. Thanks for the news. |
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Star Says: |
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Wowza, problem solved like it never happened. |
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Bobbo Says: |
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Action requires knowledge, and now I can act! |
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Rose Says: |
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Hekvcua good job. I sure appreciate it. |
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Jennica Says: |
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Super inofrtmiave writing; keep it up. |
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Tike Says: |
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IMHO you've got the right asnewr! |
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Keisha Says: |
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Well done article that. I'll make sure to use it wisely. |
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Janessa Says: |
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A bit surprised- it seems to simple and yet useful. |
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Ladainian Says: |
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If my problem was a Death Star, this airtlce is a photon torpedo. |
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Bubi Says: |
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Thanks for writing such an easy-to-understand arictle on this topic. |
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Letitia Says: |
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Knocked my socks off with knowdlege! |
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Jonetta Says: |
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That's way the besetest answer so far! |
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Alberto Ribeiro de Almeida Says: |
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It is import to underline that Port is an intellectual property right, an appellation of origin, recognized as such in Portugal, in the European Union, in countries that are members of the Lisbon agreement (like Israel, Mexico, Tunisia, Cuba, Moldova, Costa Rica, etc.), of the Madrid agreement for the repression of false or deceptive indications of source (like Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, etc.). Besides, Port is recognized as an appellation of origin or a geographical indication by several other countries according to bilateral agreements (as happened with Canada, Chile, South Africa, Australia, etc.) and also the TRIPS agreement. As happens with trademarks – like Adobe, Nokia, Mont Blanc (all names of places) and several others – what matters is the significance which the public attaches to the mark (connected with a product) – the well known secondary meaning theory. Port identifies, since 1756, a product (wine) that comes from a region (the Douro region) and that has certain characteristics and qualities certified by an independent body (in this case the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto). The relevant public knows that Port means a wine – in fact Port was for several times recognized as the best wine in the world by specialized international magazines. |
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Mr.Subash has given meaningful advise to wine enthusiasists. In the recent past many new wineries have come up in maharastra and karnataka. majority of them are public shy. not many of them are organizing wine promotion activities. It is time indian wine makers read this interview and understand how promotional activity is important for their survival |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I feel for you and dozens of other honest business people trying to make a decent buck through their passion. But you could consider bringing to Gurgaon-Haryana. Your wines are good and reasonably priced. Italian wine drinkers should have access to them. Subhash |
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Chris Pohl Says: |
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Dear Subhash, many thanks for informative Article - just cement my resolve NOT to bring our wines to Delhi!!! WR Chris |
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Irene Almeida Says: |
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Great article. I knew other countries producing Port were frauds but didn't realize it was so wide spread. I only buy Douro Porto. No substitute for the best! |
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Maureen Says: |
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wow Subhash - that was a tiny bit over the top ! I know the French Embassy should set the example, but sometimes in France those old-fashioned Champagne glasses are used as part of 'Nostalgia'. Maureen |
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The same problems being enlisted for quit a few years now. Also about expected "good days" for farmers, I wish not to see the 'sugar factory' model here in wine industry. Though ( barring few brands) wine is not less than a commodity in India. The group branding probably can yield some better results. Would like to appreciate efforts of Mr Arora for his motto to increase CONSUMPTION of wine, which is the only and ultimate solution ( everyone knows that). Also would request Mr Arora to encourage different branding and marketing initiatives in the industry. The wine cafes and wine bars are looking real good ideas. Also first time really can observe ( even without statistics) increase in demand for wine particularly in Maharashtra, courtesy the price hikes of every other liquor (or would call alcoholic drink)also the new age segment 21-25 left exclusive for wine and beer :). |
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Agree, maybe subdued because of mumbai//flat celebrations..!!Fare well to jean leviol...kind regard jp singh |
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Hi Subhash, Just to inform you that it is not Marie Antoinette but the Pompadour!!!! Have a nice day. Jean-Manuel |
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Subhash, here are excerpts from a report in Napa Valley Register:
Napa grape growers will adapt to climate change and keep making fine wines, Steve Matthiasson of Premiere Viticulture and Matthiasson Wines said last week. He does not anticipate huge changes anytime soon, he said. “I don’t doubt any of their data or modeling, and I appreciate them tackling the important issue of climate change,” he said of the Stanford study. “But I think we are much more resilient here in Napa than this study supposes, and we’ll be able to adapt to the changing climate and continue to make world-class wine without losing land to production.”
Farming techniques change with time, many noted. Growers can leave more leaves around the fruit to protect the berries from high temperatures, irrigate in a way that produces stronger roots or change trellis systems.
Jon Ruel, vice president of the Napa Valley Grape growers and director of viticulture and winemaking at Trefethen Family Vineyards, said the Napa Valley is committed to grow world-class grapes.“The good farmers are those who can adapt and farm in real time,” he said, referring to the weather changes. “We’ve never had an ‘average’ year,” he said.
Terry Hall, communications director for the Napa Valley Vintners, said the Napa Valley has not warmed substantially. Hall and others said the Stanford study relied on average global temperatures instead of focusing on what’s going on in the Napa Valley, noting that one of the official weather stations at Napa State Hospital is next to an air conditioner. “We’re not currently experiencing climate change in terms of what we drink in our wines,” he said. |
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Bhaskar Says: |
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Please make the home wine making as a stepping stone to large wine makers and consultants |
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Siyamalan Says: |
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Brandy and Distillation Policy the ultimate solution to get rid of poor wines and to improve standard/quality of our domestic wine. Hoping for a positive outcome |
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Rajeev Samant Says: |
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I would like to gently point out that from the first paragraph alluding to 9000 acres of wine grapes having been planted in India, these are misleading statements from the AIWPA to say the least. This association speaks for less than 10% of the wine being produced in India currently and perhaps they should stop using this "All India" title and also stop misleading people. Unfortunately since there are no official statistics on our industry no one will take these statements to task. Trying to ban imported wine below 3 Euros shows a poor understanding of the way the world works. We do not support this position, nor do we support the continued high duties on inter-state movement of wine. It is anti-consumer and anti-Indian. Let us make consistently good quality wine at a good price and all else will follow! Rajeev Samant Sula |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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We will convey your sentiments to the producer in Shimla- Himachal Pradesh |
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please make rhododendron wine (water fall brand) available in akola,maharashtra and rest of vidarbha and rest of maharashtra. Its taste is very nice as compared to angoor wine largely made in Maharashtra. Dinesh R Bodhade, Akola,Maharashtra, India
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Himadri Bal Says: |
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New Excise Policy: Old wine in New Bottle, nothing else, The Central Govt. & State Govt. both already fixed their mind to end up the wine import business. Actually govt. do not think that we have any right to drink good quality wine, for that reason this new excise policy announced, Also Govt. Forced us to give wrong declaration if we want to do the business, who will check the WSP will be the lowest in NCR, Punjab & others states. Who will fix the terms of Whole Sale Price, What is the basis of Whole sale Price, who will fix the Profit Margin & Expenses cost, Any Big Distributor will suffer first as their expenses will high compare to small distributor, Small Distributer take less interest after checking the reducing profitability. I really do not know who is the person or persons to think this type of duty structure; I really appreciate him for his senseless thinking’s. It’s call catastrophic thinking. I am sure you can found more senseless thinking’s next year. All the best Excise Dept. of Delhi. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Could we find some connection between my ancestors and Sonia Ji's?! Unfortunately, I can't even find out if she drinks Italian wine- or Indian-or any at all. Else I could set the ball rolling by writing about it! Aiutarmi, per favor! |
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Tarsillo Says: |
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reading the article, 1st I believed that Subhash had an Italian ancestor, then I believed that he really liked the indefatigable Mr Carlo... |
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Federico Castellucci Says: |
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Dear Subhash,I really enjoyed delivering you the award ;I am convinced it is greatly deserved :anyway the best has yet to come with India as a new Member of our Organisation ! Federico Castellucci DG OIV |
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MRM Wines LLC Says: |
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Fantastic! Much more to come for India then! |
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kskarnic Says: |
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We must congratulate H.E.Ranjan mathai, Hon'ble Minister and secretariat staff MOFP and CEO Mrs.Vinod Ktwal IWB Pune for their relentless effort in acquiring membership of OIV. The knowledge that is expected to flow would certainly change the Indian grape cultivation scenario |
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Willi Says: |
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I would not blame necessarily the producer.... send the same wine to the same laboratory twice and probility is high that you are getting 2 different alcohol numbers. Kind regards Willi |
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At last IGPB has top industry people on board. Hope this will augur well for producers and consumers in equal measure. |
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Pankaj Khanna Says: |
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Respected sir, i m interested in starting my business in wine industry.i m based in sydney but basically from jalandhar.as i heard duty to import wine in india is 150 %.Is there a good potential for import.If yes who, should we contact for selling our wine. regards pankaj khanna
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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It is made in Himachal from the rhodo flowers. Good for heart. Great if you like the taste. Arora |
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Dinesh r bodhade Says: |
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i went to manali for tourist visit where i have taken rhododendron wine ("Water Fall" brand written on bottle, its india-french co. colaboration product). Although I am rare to drinking, but i think its best wine have taken. So I think Rhododendron wine has tremendous market in india, if its marketing is properly made
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Arlindo Castro Says: |
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IVDP was created in 1932. Probably this is a missunderstood with the creation, in 1756, of the Região Demarcada do Douro, by Marquês do Pombal - prime-minister of Portugal. The 8 million euros were not "given" to the portuguese gourvenement: they are still in an public account, but they belong to the IVDP for promotions acts. Best regards |
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David Milliere Says: |
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Hello Mr. Arora, I read your recent article about Port wines. Well done! David |
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Rajesh Jadhav Says: |
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Dear Subhashji Arora, Its nice to meet you in Delhi. All India Wine Producers Association heartly congrates you, the pride OIV award, it is your hounour for your lifetime dedication to promote wines in India and abroad. Regards, Rajesh Jadhav Secretary ALL India Wine Producers Association. |
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SHYAM Says: |
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Sirs, I am planning to start wine import to kerala and karnataka.Please advice me the legal as well as the marketing hurdles.expecting a reply |
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Sheri Vandermolen Says: |
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Dear Indian Wine Academy,
I live in Bangalore and am interested in purchasing Yaana wines. Can you please advise what retailers carry such, in Karnataka, or how to go about contacting India Ambience Vineyards (since the company Web site is inactive)? Thanks!
Sheri |
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Pankaj Khanna Says: |
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sir,how can we sell wine in duty free shops and hotel. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks a lot. Subhash |
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Marina Says: |
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Congratulations Subhash! |
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Pariwesh Kumar Says: |
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Congratulations Subhash Sir, its like a mile stone for Indian wine society and Industry as well..Indian grapes are shining and wines are concocting in world map through your achievement and world-recognition. |
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VP Rajesh Says: |
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Congrats, Subhash! good to know that an Indian is given this prestigious award even before India is confirmed as a member. Leaders lead, countries follow! Cheers, VP |
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Maria Cabral Says: |
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My sincere congratulations Subhash, I'm glad that you've arrived on time to the Assembly! You can always count on us whenever you decide to come back to Porto and Douro. |
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Radvine Says: |
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Greetings Subhash, It was great to see your recent acknowledgement of Medal of Merit by OIV
Nav and I are doing well and keeping very busy with our wine projects. We look forward to hearing from you
kind regards, Louise Radman. Radvine |
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David Furer Says: |
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Subhash, Congrats on your well-deserved OIV award. David |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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thanks Rajeev, I really appreciate it. Subhash |
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Rajeev S Says: |
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Congrats Subhash! Richly deserved. Cheers Rajeev |
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ArunVarma Says: |
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Dear Subhash, Many congratulations on the excellent award and a very prestigious one too, from International Organiasion of Vine and Wine,Paris.You have worked tirelessly for the promotion of wine within and outside India,and I am sure,this recognition was long overdue. Regards, Arun Varma Allways Marketing & Travel Services |
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Miss Yegas Naidoo Says: |
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Another feather in you Cap, Subhash. You make us very proud, well done, well deserved and well earned. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Rati. Of course, I remember you- and that was the second time we met. Subhash |
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Rati Says: |
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Dear Mr Subhash Arora, Congratulations, we are all very happy for you. You remember me, Indian gentleman from London – owner of Belloni Wine We were in same hotel – Vinitaly this year, Best regards Rati |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Chetan. |
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Chetan Shah Says: |
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Congratulations Mr.Arora,You Truly Deserve This Honour. Regards, Cadwish Vinyards, Chetan. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Nandita. All eez well!! Subhash |
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SIROHI Nandita Says: |
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Congratulations once again on being awarded the medal of merit! I hope eveything is well at your end. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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thanks Ruben |
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Ruben Pinto Says: |
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Congratulations!! Mr. Arora. It is a matter of great pride for the Indian wine scenario |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Kapil. It is true that this is the greatest recognition one can get, coming from an institution of the stature of OIV- a United Nations of Wine. But you are wrong when you say I get rewards almost on a weekly basis. I get encouragement and recognition from friends like you on a daily basis, appreciating what I am doing for the wine industry and promoting wine culture. That’s what keeps the juices flowing. Cheers. Subhash |
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Kapil Says: |
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Dear Subhashji, Delighted to hear the news of you receiving the Medal of Merit from OIV.Our warmest congratulations on this award – you seem to get an award almost on a weekly basis!You fully deserve the wonderful recognition you are being given by the Wine Industry Internationally. Keep up the great work and with warm regards, Kapil |
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Parag Tripathi Says: |
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grt article Can u pl indicate the website of vinexpo and whether wine lovers are permitted entry indicate |
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Bruce Cakebread Says: |
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Thank you for your excellent article explaining the current situation of the Indian wine market. A good reserach project would be to clarify and agree as an industry what would be the ideal scenario for selling wine in India from the different stakeholders perspectives, ie governement, importers, consumers, on and off premise accounts, suppliers(Indian and foreign producers) and distribution to see if a consenus could be reached and be able to move forward in a focused way. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks for your kind words. Subhash Arora |
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Dr. D. P. Nerkar Says: |
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Del Wine is the best magazine in India giving all the information on wines and wineries. Prospects and problems of the Industry is well covered and no doubt therefore Mr. Subhash Arora got the award from the OIV. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks, Bahadur. I came back a couple of days ago from Portugal and should be in India for a few weeks at least. Subhash |
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R B KHARE Says: |
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Congratulations Subhash. Would like to honour you personally tell me when you are back/available. Bahadur |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks a lot, Antoine. I know it is a huge recognition from the number one international institution in wine in the world. But to me, the words of appreciation from people like you is more than the reward, that keeps me going. Subhash |
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PFISTER,Antoine Says: |
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Hello Subhash, I hope this mail finds you well. I just wanted to send you all our congratulations for the reward you received from OIV in Porto. You deserve this reward and we thank you for all the work you do for the promotion of wine. With warm regards, Antoine PFISTER, Trade Advisor Agrofood Department for India. French Trade Commission,New Delhi Office. Embassy of France in India |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thank you. Subhash |
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kskarnic Says: |
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Congatulations Mr.Subashji. We are proud of You sir, |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks, Robin. Glad you remembered. And obviously you are reading delWine! Any luck with your Italians in India? Subhash |
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Robin Woodhouse Says: |
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Félicitations Subhash!!! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks, Daniel. Now you know why I could not be at Vinexpo. There was a complete clash of dates. Glad I could be of help. Any time, you are welcome. Subhash |
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DANIEL J. BERGER Says: |
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Congratulations Subhash! Award fully deserved. And thank you for your your remote help with Rojita Tawari at Vinexpo. Hope to see you soon. Best. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks Doc. Couldn't you find me a good looking French Assistant who could be my interpreter too!! Subhash |
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Ariff Jamal Says: |
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Subhash – Congratulations! All you now need is a good looking French assistant and the command of the French language and you are in tune to rock n roll with the frenchies. Well done. Doc. |
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Harish Seth Says: |
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Wah bhi Wah!!! Majah aa gaya dekh ke!!!! Mubarakaan |
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Mario Sequeira Says: |
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Congratulations Cav. Shubash. We are all proud to be your friends!! You are truly a great Indian!! Keep up the good work. Warm regards Mario A I da Sequeira |
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Ruben PintoSays: |
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Congratulations!! Mr. Arora. It is a matter of great pride for the Indian wine scenario |
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David Says: |
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You forget to say that the price per bottle consume is more and more hight year after year, if you look at the figure, the france move in his production from "vin de table" to AOC, more restrictive in term of volume but really more qualitative in term of taste ! france consume less wine but more qualitative. |
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Raghu SAWKAR Says: |
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Indian and state government have no clue of wine industry and how high the taxes on imported wines. There is good market if taxes come down and cold storage and delivery of wines to restaurants and retail shops improve. All imported wines are cheating by declaring cost wine sold is cheap by 100 to 200 percent to save the taxes. Then they mark up high to retailers to get money back. All state and federal officers involved are highly dishonest and take bribes.Most of the people involved with wine business have no knowledge about wines as they do not drink wines. |
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Raghu SAWKAR. M,D Says: |
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Please write to federal and state to reduce reduce taxes on wines imports so people can enjoy good wine at better price and have better storage places as most of the wines in India are badly stored and heat exposed!All imported wines are sold at 200% below the true price to reduce import tax! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks for your Comments, Arjun. Unfortunately, the wine in question was supplied by a reputed importer like you. I think the carelessness was at the distributor's end-who did not store it properly. I am willing to bet anything that this distributor is but a petty trader as you rightly put it. Will be glad to work with you and showcase your portfolio too. We like to promote wines from every importer - except the fly-by-night types. Subhash Arora |
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Arjun Dhall Says: |
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Great !! This was just waiting to happen anyways.... Some people really like learning the hard way and atleast now they will come to ground reality and feel guilty for ignoring those professional importers who are capable enough of even making direct supplies. Its the owners who are also to be blamed in some way or the other for feeling it to be below their dignity in giving attention to some of the most important subjects. The Gurgaon market is the fastest growing market for wine lovers and thats the reason I myself have taken the initiative to handle the market directly and with utmost attention and care... Subhash, your initiatives and means are always very appreciable and hope to do much more of these but jointly together. |
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BrixElite Says: |
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Completely true. Wine education is not only important for the consumer level but also the government. |
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Sandeep Singh Says: |
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Hello Mr Arora. I would like to understand if Indian Wine Academy has a membership? If yes then what are the criteria for becoming a member. And also do you conduct Wine tasting Events? I would like to be part of such events happening Anywhere in India or Outside. Regards Sandeep Singh |
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Sanjiv K Singh Says: |
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It would be interesting to know which Chilean Chardonnay this was as I know of someone else who had a similar experiance with a Chilean Chardonnay from a very well known wine producer.
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Tarsillo Says: |
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forget every thing... not even the truly EXCEPTIONALLY DELICIOUS appetizers and quite valiant sushis, may convince me to travel again over one hour to go and one to come back! do they make home delivery? |
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Hollie Says: |
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This forum nedeed shaking up and you’ve just done that. Great post!
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Jordi Suárez Baldrís Says: |
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Thank you very much, Ambuj. We have just seen the new report on Espai Priorat and the visit to different cellars published just today. Thanks again. Best regards. Jordi Suárez, DOQ Priorat. |
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Sunny Says: |
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I would say the Screen Print Looked good but wasnt convienced on anything after that. I mean the Wine. |
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Bruce Cakebread Says: |
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This is disappointing to see these tax rulings. This type of ruling forces top end exporters to seek other international markets leaving India with only low priced wines entering into their market. The losers are the consumers who want fine wines from all wine regions around the world in India. |
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Bahman Marzbani Says: |
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I don't believe that the Govt. knows whether they are coming or going. They have NO clue on what business is all about, except who or what can fill their pockets Sad, but true.
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Anand Shankar Says: |
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I am intrigued to know which winery is producing this world class wines for private label. Also I have been a regular customer at Silver Coin , do they have special one plus one offer on Mokssh wines . I am sure with the quality of wines Sula is for sure gonna get Mokssshed. |
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Jordi Suárez Baldrís Says: |
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Dear Subash Arora, It has been very pleasant for us to read your interesting article on Priorat and René Barbier. It is an honour for Priorat DOQ to appear in such an important magazine.
Best regards. Jordi Suárez, DOQ Priorat. |
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Rojita Says: |
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Hi Subhashji, It's an interesting piece of information. You will be glad to know that the only Indian company participating at this years Vinexpo is AMBROSIA magazine. We will be present in the publication area. Look forward to see you there. Cheers. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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People are still working on their calculators. Prima facie it appears not much change in Indian wines. Entry level imported wines should become cheaper by around 5-10% but there is an increase of Rs 300-500 in the mid range currently retailing for up to Rs. 2000. More expensve wines like Champagne will become much more expensive- to the tune of Rs 1200 or more. The problem is how to define WSP and ensure minimum impact for expensive wines. Not a good policy for wines, by any means unfortunately and we are back to square one- regressing actually. Subhash Arora |
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Gaurav Anand Says: |
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Dear Mr. Arora, What is your assessment of the likely impact of the new excise policy on prices of imported wine in Delhi? Are they likely to go up or down, and by what extent? Thank you. Gaurav |
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Hi Maureen Read ur article and felt happy that Indian wines are making big on global front. Read about awardees you mentioned at International Wine Challenge 2011, you mentioned about Zampa in precise but as far as I am aware even Fratelli wine, which is comparatively new wine as it just 8 months old, won award. I feel it is a big achievement for Fratelli Wine and Indian Wine Industry. You should mention their achievement in your article as they have made us proud. Regards Vidha |
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Suresh Dulani Says: |
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wish 2 open retail wine shop in goa.want 2 know profits & risks. govt policies,licence conditions,fees & all about business. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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The circular is quiet about it. So we rather assume age for wine remains 21- the existing age and appreciate the wisdom of the government. Subhash Arora |
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Hi Subhash, This is Jen from International News Services, I interviewed you for a report on Indian wine trends last month. I wanted to get back in touch quickly regarding the drinking age increase in maharastra... 25 for spirits, 21 for beer, but what about wine? I don't see any reports out that confirm the drinking age for wine has increased. Assuming you know, also what was it originally? Thanks again for your help. Not writing a story (yet), just for my own curiosity. If the age hasn't increased for wine, this says good things for India's wine industry, no? Look forward to your thoughts. Best regards, Jen Swanson |
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I am complitely agreed with Mr.Subhash Arora. Few years ago the excise was Rs. 150 per 750ml Bottle for imported wine & now it is on MRP Basis which is just to finish the imported wine trade, The Govt. of India & also all the state govt. shoul understand that wine is not hard liquor, I am very much surprised, how hard Liquor's (like Whisky)Customs duty same as Wine & also the Excise Dept. should know that wine is not a hard liquor. only God knows who will make this type of duty structure & for Mumbai the situationis worst, the Excise is asking manufacturing cost, how it is possible that a winery (our side India) could declare the manufacturing cost to an Importer, so Excise Dept. force the Importer to informed the fulse thing & on that basis, you all be surprised in many times manufaturing cost goes higher of CIF value (Importer Purchase Price+ Freight+Insurence). Now this is the situation of Indian Customs & Excise Dept. & may only God can save this type of Taxation & now wait for now excise rate of Delhi, may be you are more surprised. |
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It is a shame when the "powers that be" continue to impose their cultural prejudices on the electorate. Again, the electorate votes for the kind of government it wants, so should not complain. |
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Bharat Deshmukh Says: |
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gives mixed reaction about the fair but cdertainly encouraging to hear that indian wine producers are finding distributors to place wines in international market. Good to see Viral . congratulations. Regds- Bharat
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Tarsillo Says: |
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Can we compare Italy, where wine is part of staple food, as is in Nepal the home rice brew (typically has a higher alcohol content (18–25%) than wine)? India is marred with old politicians and very low voting % of young people: if youths - who are the largest majority - prefer to drink legally or to push even more important issues, they may simply erase with their vote these 'old farts'! |
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JohnBush Says: |
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Hello! Very good job(this site)! Thank you man. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thank you for your comments. We are adding your details with pleasure and will add more if you send us. We like to give a balanced view and since we were not there, we dont know exactly what he said or in what contest. We all respect him as a Rhone winemaker and value his opinion. Subhash Arora |
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Christian CALLEC Says: |
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Hello dear Subhash Arora, I feel sad about this whole
> story and the reactions against Chapoutier's statements. The context
> of Chapoutier's vision on riesling (and more) has not been taken in
> consideration in the Decanter's article. A shame, actually, because it
> gives a completely wrong idea of one of the best wine producers in the world...
> The discussion on Decanter's page stopped after my message there, and
> I would be honoured if you could consider to add some more information
> to your article. Please have a look at my blog and judge by yourself:
> http://www.christiancallec.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-riesling-storm-in-a-c
> up-of- english-tea/ Thanks for now, and go on with the great job!
> Warmly from cold and wet (brrrrr) Netherlands. Christian Callec FIJEV
> - Wine & gastronomy Arnhem - Netherlands
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kaksha Desai Says: |
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Dear Subhash, Parag milk foods pvt ltd would like to be associate with Indian Wine Academy. We are Dairy Company with our presence all over India. We have a wide range of products which would go well with wine. Colby Cheese Cheddar Cheese Gouda Cheese Monterey Jack Hard Wedges Flavoured Cheese Wedges Soft Wedges Wine and cheese go hand in hand. I honestly feel it will be great start. Hope to hear from you soon. |
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Susan Young Bullard Says: |
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I apologize for this not being about wine. I am a first cousin of your wife, Blaire. Growing up we called her Barbara. Her father, Orville (Bill), and my father, Blue Young were brothers. It would be nice to hear from Blaire after all these many years. Our families were not close, but I do remember visiting them in Fresno and in San Luis Obispo. My husband and I live on Hood Canal in Washington State. I appreciate the opportunity to connect, Susan |
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Rodney Says: |
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I love the idea of this process. I only wish a made a unit that smaller winerys across the US could afford. I priced the unit once and right now far to much expense. Make a smaller unit and price and I will sell to all my buddys as well as buy myself. Thanks |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I think the people in the industry well understand if they are small or not. There is no official definition defining the small, medium or big producer. You should know that making wine in the house and selling is illegal on both counts. Don't expect to make 100 liters of wine in the house and expect someone in the excise department help you sell it in Delhi! By the way, in the world of wine we do not like to 'manufacture' wine-we 'make' it or 'produce' it. The exception may be when one buys concentrated juice and ferments it thousands of miles away. Again, this is not an official definition but a geneal practice. Subhash Arora |
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Bhaskar Risbud Says: |
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This is a vague definition of small manufacturer.It should be clear on the basis of qty (in litrs)or by value of the product.Home wine maker makes 50 to 100 litrs of one brand and so whether it is small or big he can not afford to go with this fees. |
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B.Shankaranarayan Says: |
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No problem bringing in Indian origin goods from DFS. It will be treated by Customs as if it were of foreign origin. When Sula sells to duty free shop, it is considered export coz DFS pays Sula in forex. Ergo Sula gets all export benefits. Traveller has to pay in US$ and not in Indian currency to DFS. There was a time when ITDC wanted to set up DFS within India to sell imported stuff for cash $$, no questions asked so GoI cud mop up US$ floating in the cities. Project did not see light of day. We even had a concept of Deemed Export where goods made in India and sold within India but paid in forex was considered export. Remember Bajaj Chetak used to sell against forex DDs. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I thought the permit system was over in Mumbai a long time back and exists only in Gujarat! Incidentally 2 bottles of wine noramally make 1.5 liters and 2 liters of alcohol is allowed by law to be imported anyway. So 3 bottles of wine are generally allowed without any fuss unless the customs officer got up from the wrong side of the bed that morning ( in Delhi, we find them very polite and understanding). My question is if you buy Sula or Four Seasons, these are Indian wines (no doubt without taxes) but the import dutiy is applicable only to foreign goods!. Obviously, i am looking for a lacuna that will help the overseas travellers to bring in 5 liters of Indian wine, which I believe is the inter-state law for wines carried by air.. Subhash Arora |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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The body is already formed: IGPB. Subhash Arora |
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Siyamalan Says: |
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Obsolutely.. Its high time for us to form a body to regulate and award legal status. Or else we will continue to remain as a drop in the ocean. |
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B.Shankaranarayan Says: |
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No customs officer can object to your bringing in Indian origin products bought at a duty free store in Indian airports as long as it is within the allowance. As per the Bombay Prohibition Act, everyone in Maharashtra needs a permit to consume alcohol. In 2009 the then state excise principal secretary Ramanath Jha said "Anyone coming from abroad can carry two bottles of wine. But the moment he steps out of the Mumbai or any other airport in the state, he can be prosecuted for not having a permit. As the policy adopted by the state contradicts the national policy, we proposed to scrap the system.'' See TOI, Mumbai Feb.7, 2009. Jha, as happens to all practical thinking bureaucrats in this country, was transferred, the new secy. feigned total ignorance of the subject and the politicians and excise officials buried it. Another sensible idea scotched (!!). |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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You are right but a lot of appreciation is due to the IGPB who is keen to help the Indian wine industry with no other agenda. Subhash Arora |
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Rajesh Jadhav Says: |
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Dear Mr. Arora, thanks for the update on Delhi Policy. This policy has specially influenced by Hon. Shri Sharad Pawar Saheb, Minister for Agriculture and MOFPI, GOI. This has been resolved during the common meeting at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi dated on 15th March 2011 with Delhi Excise commissioner and collector. In that meeting Mr. Jagdish Holkar, President of All India Wine Producers Association and his team has given presentation on the current unjustified delhi policy for Indian wines and suggest some relaxation for small producers. Also IGPB help to make follow up and write to Delhi Govt. on Govt. platform which has resulted to change in policy. So we all have to appreciate our Hon. Ministers intrest to protect the domestic vine grape growers and wine producers by opening the door of Delhi market specially for small producers!!!! Rajesh Jadhav, Secretary, All India Wine Producers Association |
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Gianander Dua Says: |
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lfie is full of Surprisses and one came to us in the form of Delhi excise announcing a relife for the small producers. thers is no doubt that it is the continus effort by IGBP, but at the same time it is also the effort by the wine magazine editors who have been writting it to prove that we need the changes to take place. we hope this effort continues as a group and we are able to challenge the changes in other states also to benift the producers and the consumers as, this brings in the direct effect to the cost of the product. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Hopefully, this is a temporary phenomenon. As soon as they meet the listing requirements, they are in business again, at the stock exchange. I am sure if they are sincere and honest, they can still revive the business- but my confidence in them is wavering. Subhash Arora |
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Manoj Kumar Das Says: |
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Delisting hurt me as a shareholder.But I think the company can be revived. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Christopher, Thanks for your very relevant mail and Comment Torres makes a wine that has less than 1 % alcohol. Actually, Spain has already made some wines with less than 0.5% alcohol. (practically nil) Actually, if our lawmakers who boast of wanting to lower the alcohol consumption according to Article 47 of the constitution were serious about it, they would eliminate the duty on such imports and let excise be charged only-to encourage such wine consumption. The process is the same as making wine out of which alcohol is drained out through Reverse Osmosis. Please Contact directly sumit@prestigewinesandspitrits.com for availability of Torrese Natura nearest to your area-its available in and around Delhi. Subhash Arora |
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Christopher Says: |
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We need pure wine without alcohol how can we get. We are from Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh |
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Kawaljeet Singh Says: |
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Dear Subhash Thank you for your article. We think it is a great step forward towards understanding the problems of the small winemakers like us and due credit to the IGPB and Mrs Vinod Kotwal for consistently voicing it on the industry's behalf. Also we must thatnk Mr PAwar, the G o D and Delhi excise for this step. It willmake it relatively easier for smaller players to launch in Delhi and look at business opportunity. We really hope that such logical steps towards removal of barriers and support sytems are extended by other states as well. |
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Sandeep Mirchandani Says: |
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What you observe and state here is very true. The ridicule of your readers should be directed towards these two wine companies and not towards you. The power of brands and advertising & marketing can get the better of even the most level headed and sane person. I wonder how the government departments in Italy & USA allow these brand names to be registered in the first place. Don't they have some regulator in place (like the Advertising Standards Council of India or ASCI, which controls and monitors ad content)??? |
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Elissaveta Zaharieva Says: |
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Excellent read from the first to the last sentence. A material that enriched my knowledge, while still remained entertaining! |
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Sandeep Mirchandani Says: |
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I am sure Indians will fare much worse than the Brits because wine culture is still very new in India and a lot of people drink wine simply because it is the "IN" thing to do.. Nobody understands the subtle characteristics of grape varietals.. We have a long way to go before catching up with the rest of the world... |
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David Says: |
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I'm in mumbai for 5 month, I studed 10 year in wine in france, and i'm really interesting about wine tasting with Mumbai Wine club. When are the next events ? Where ? Do you have special price For foreing Wine student (Wine student card available to prove it). Thanks a lot regards david |
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harinadh Says: |
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please send me the details of the colleges which gives training in making beer and wine and liquor please show so kind on me and send the information to my mail id thanking you harinadh.A |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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I agree totally with you, Omar. What most consumers dont realise is that terroir and soil is a very important aspect of South African wines. I would love to see them celebrating more with your wines. Subhash Arora |
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Jardine Omar Says: |
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This would have been an interesting article. However, what is clear is the following: - India presents are huge market for South African producers of quality wine, priced appropriately for where it is positioned. - South African producers should consider working together/forming alliances, as in the case of Mrs Khan and Mrs Stubbs) to become formidable and recognized in India and in the process mitigate the impact of the following challenges: - High tariffs - Regulatory regime (as per different states of India) - Marketing and promotion costs - Transport costs India is a country known for festivals and celebration. Based on the stature of the relationship between South Africa and India, South African wine should be celebrated in India.
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Rishi Vohra, CSW Says: |
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Two things that I gather from the royal couple's take on wine - wine is not really alcohol and it symbolizes sophistication! Too bad for the guests who are beer guzzlers, and bravo to the royal couple for having their wedding exactly the way they want it ! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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A well written and lucid article, Rishi. Besides the excellent tribute to Jess Jackson, it should be inspirational for many people with passion for wine and I hope some of our Indian winemakers will be able to emulate what he achieved in a short time. I have often wondered about the Kendall in Kendall-Jackson name. Our friend Avtar Singh Sandhu of Geyserville based Mushal winery informs delWine that 'Kendall was Jess Jackson’s wife's first name and the Wines were named Kendall - Jackson. They were divorced a long time ago, however he retained the name.' This also tells something about his personality. Subhash Arora |
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Kerry Says: |
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Nice article Subhash. Kerry |
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Suresh Khot Says: |
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Resp. Sir, we are Bsc(agri) students, and we mead rose petal wine as a project. now we are going to manufacturing such product. we are looking for market. can you help us? please mail me. thanking you. suresh khot. |
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Hans Raj Ahuja Says: |
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Indeed it is sad to see decline of such a fine company. I feel more sad because I helped in bringing it back from a earlier similar situation in 1994 and worked hard bring it to a glorious hight and envy of all wine companies by 2001. However, the company may have a good future, it it follows a strategic tactical solution approach to present problems. Mr Sham Chougule, for whom I have high regards as a person with high vision and integrity. All it needs is an innovative approach and persons loyal to company. H R Ahuja |
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NikFromNYC Says: |
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Us psychopaths don't drink wine but we *do* believe in Global Warming: |
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Rachel Burkons Says: |
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Great job, Subhash! Be sure to keep an eye out for my article in the digital edition of The Tasting Panel. |
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Sameer Gandhi Says: |
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Dear Mr.Arora, Congratulation for the event, i know it is great pleasure to have a success Wine Dinner and especially when I have enjoyed this privilege of hosting and driving the show. With warm regards, Sameer. |
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Malika Lulla Says: |
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This is indeed a great step forward for the Indian wine industry. I am happy to note that India is also making its presence felt in this space. Congratulations on this prestigious award! |
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FUSION RESTAURANT GOA Says: |
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Great going for India and specially for you all, Congratulations to all at the INDIAN WINE ACADEMY. FUSION RESTAURANT, GOA |
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Salvatore Scilio Says: |
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Dear Mr Arora, I have just read your article regarding the Sicily wines on the Indian Wine Academy on-line magazine. It was a great pleasure meeting you in Verona. I am glad you liked our wines and want to thank you for the kind words you wrote about us. Best regards. Salvatore Scilio |
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Rishi Vohra, CSW Says: |
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This is a revolutionary technology, which I hope is adapted by the Indian Wine Industry after seeing its success in South Africa. Some Indian wines, for some reason, are known to cause headaches. Is it the high sulphur level? Nevertheless, this technology is known to have no side effects and has even proved successful in eradicating brettanomyces (wine spoilage yeast also a wine fault) in red wines! If such a technology could be adapted by organic wines, it could possibly help the industry (where sulfur is not added) which are usually perceived as a lower in quality due to the absence of sulfur which is known to preserve the shelf life of the wine. |
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Rishi Vohra, CSW Says: |
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It's about time that such a law was put into effect, and hats off to the Delhi Police for implementing it. However, one of the major perils on the roads of India today are highway truck drivers, who drive drunk through the night. They endanger not only their lives, but those of others as they are operating such a huge vehicle and a slight loss of control could and has proven devastating. I hope that the authorities find a way to crackdown on these drivers, and somehow educate them and their companies. |
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Sarosh Bana Says: |
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Feels great to have written on this site and having received such an interesting feedback! |
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Rupert Wyndham Says: |
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"• Can you give me three tips to use at home to help curb climate change? You may not like some of the suggestions I’m going to give. First is to watch less TV. Turn off lights when leaving the room. Of course rationalize the use of appliances, for example expect that the washer is full before turning it on." Even ignoring the bogus science promoted by the UN, his recommendation would be like setting out to empty a swimming pool with a teaspoon. He clearly has no sense at all of scale, and that is what we had as Head of the so-called World Body. The current encumbent is no better. RW |
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N. Rao Says: |
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For a teetotaller, the writer has indeed done a great job in this review of the wine festival. I only wish he would be motivated to give up his 'teetotallism' after reading the piece. Cheers! |
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ANIL RAWAT Says: |
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how can guest pay lux.tax and service on room tariff. two taxs at a same time |
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Rishi Vohra, CSW Says: |
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This is quite an achievement, not just for you and the Indian Wine Academy, but for India! Congratulations |
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Rishi Vohra, CSW Says: |
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Interesting article! I have been noticing that supermarkets have been providing more shelf space to lower priced wines. However, most of these are wines from known producers, rather than not so popular ones. |
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Antonella D'Isanto Says: |
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Dear Mr. Arora, I would like to congratulate with you for the prestigious recognition from our association Grand Cru. I already know your website infact some time ago an article about our wines has been published. If you plan a trip to Tuscany I will be pleased and honored to make you taste our wines and our Tuscan food. Thank you, My Best Regards. Antonella D'Isanto
attached: article published by Indian Academy |
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Ketayun Says: |
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Super article! Very interesting and informative. Thanks |
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JORGE MARTINEZ EGUILAZ Says: |
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Dear Sir, I'm the sales agent of a Spanish company that produces quality wines and Olive Oil and we would be interested to contact a serious company in India to export our products into your country. Best Regards, Jorge Martinez |
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Ravinder Makhaik Says: |
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Subhash, Thanx for this well researched article |
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Irate Producer Says: |
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Interesting that Denise has such a problem with WOSA and their way of doing things, but are just too happy to use their funds. Why don't you pay for your own trips if you are so unhappy Denise? |
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Guy Says: |
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Well said - Denise Stubs! |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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The AGM was held on 28th March as scheduled. But they have to fulfil certain requirements before they can be re-listed. We shall post it on the website. Good luck.
Subhash Arora. |
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Uday Says: |
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Dear sir when the indage vinters start trading please inform . i have already 4,000 qty at 29/- |
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Kapil Says: |
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Interesting write up indeed.The wine-food pairing somehow increases the already created dilemma due to varieties for wine consumers in markets like India. I sometime worry that the recommended wine food pairing should not confuse particularly first time wine drinkers. This trend can be leveraged very well for Indian market. |
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Subhash Arora Says: |
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Thanks for the comments, Karnic. But you do know that ASSOCHAM is not connected with any wine or liquor body specifically and it is a highly respected body and an ngo to the extent that it is an association of several chambers of commerce and industries in the country and is capable of conducting such surveys quite professionally as they have the requisite staff and other help that even we do not have. Perhaps they have chosen different criteria for information or the lack of specific domain knowldege in the wine indutstry and could not filter the information which is extremely important in the absence of scientific availability of data. Subhash Arora |
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kskarnic Says: |
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No realistic figures about wine consumptio is available as yet.Every body use certain figure which is advantageous to them. It is better to conduct a survey employing some ngos who are not connected to wine and spirit lobby so that a figures nearer to the ground facts are made availble to policy makers. That may serve some purpose for every one in wine industry |
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