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...twice the average Indian weekly wage, it's meant to be exclusive. Tonight the guests include local investment bankers, venture capitalists and a group of students from the business school in Fontainebleau, France, on a two-week trip to India to see what all the buzz is about. Over Chenin Blanc and Reserve Shiraz, the patrons swap investment tips and gossip about recent sightings of Richard Gere and Will Smith. "You're so lucky to be here now," says Samant, 39. "This is an incredible time. It's all happening. Right here, right...
Like hemlines and flares, wine varieties go in and out of style. One year, Chardonnay or Pinot Gris find acceptance; the next they're pass?, as fickle wine drinkers move on to Riesling or Chenin Blanc. Trying to second guess the next big variety is a favorite pastime of winemakers, especially now that the popular appetite for fresh, young wines?so characteristic of the last ten years?has been satiated and yearns for something different. To pique the interest of drinkers, an increasingly common industry tactic is the revival of old varieties. In fact, it could be time...
...connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Like hemlines and flares, wine varieties come in and out of style. One year, Chardonnay or Pinot Gris find acceptance; the next they're passé, as fickle wine drinkers move on to Riesling or Chenin Blanc. Trying to second-guess the next big variety is a favorite pastime of winemakers, especially now that the popular appetite for fresh, young wines - so characteristic of the last 10 years - has been satiated and yearns for something different. To pique the interest of drinkers, an increasingly common industry...
...Cape Town, just outside of the Stellenbosch, South Africa's most famed wine-producing area. You'll be biking through some of the most beautiful viticultural landscapes in the world. Wines to look for are Pinotage (an odd cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, a South African original) and Chenin Blanc. The area produces excellent Sauvignon Blancs as well. And the wine flavors line up beautifully with the fragrant cuisine...
Across the street, the wine list at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel's Foliage is packed with beautiful champagnes and Bordeaux, but what caught my eye were hard-to-find regional French wines. I chose the Coulee de Serrant 1989, a legendary Loire white made from Chenin Blanc grapes from the town of Savennieres. With aromas and tastes of lychee and dried apples, it worked with everything from the herb-crusted lamb to the tender spring artichokes...