Celebrate Bandra Wine Tasting Event on 15 November
October 28, 2009
Celebrate Bandra, an initiative of the Celebrate Bandra Trust and Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd., presents an exquisite Wine Tasting Experience, where you will learn to appreciate wine and the processes of winemaking.
There will be a total of 13 wineries participating, each offering first hand knowledge and tasting advice along with live music and fine gourmet. The wine tasting begins at 11:30 am on the 15th of November and ends at 10:00 pm the same day.
Source: http://www.indianwine.com/cs/blogs/indian_wine_news_and_messages/archive/2009/10/28/celebrate-bandra-wine-tasting-event-on-15-november-2009-mumbai-ready-reckoner.aspx
Sula launches new varietal of Mosaic wines
October 27, 2009
Sula continues to experiment with new varietals and make wines of outstanding quality and superb value. In its endeavor, Sula Vineyards has launched a new wine varietal called Mosaic for the Indian market. Mosaics are fruity wines with soft tannins for everyday drinking and at great prices. The wines are all blends of classic grape varieties.
Source:
http://www.indianwine.com/cs/blogs/indian_wine_news_and_messages/archive/2009/10/26/sula-wines-on-an-expansion-plan-hospitality-biz-india.aspx
France Govt. to clear wine dispute with India
October 27, 2009
The government of France has stated that the dispute with India over import duty on wines and spirits would be sorted out through discussions without approaching the WTO.
Earlier, the European Union (EU) had threatened to drag India to the WTO if taxes on wines and spirits imported from Europe are not slashed. In 2007 India had slashed the additional customs duty it charged on imported spirits, up to 150% of value of imports in some case, but simultaneously hiked the basic customs duties to 150% from 100%.
Source:
http://www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/France-for-talking-out-wine-dispute/articleshow/5166319.cms
Bacardi Martini India launches Eristoff premium vodka
October 26, 2009
Bacardi Martini India has launched the 200-year-old international premium vodka brand “Eristoff” in the Indian market.
The brand is priced at Rs. 450 for a 750 ml bottle and is available in leading licensed liquor stores. It is said that Eristoff has become the second largest international premium vodka brand globally.
Source:
http://www.drinksdaily.com/2009/10/bacardi-martini-india-launches-eristoff-premium-vodka/
Sula Wines plans to expand
October 26, 2009
Sula Wines is planning to expand its business. The company plans to increase capacity at its facilities and introduce mid-priced range wines to attract wine lovers. At present, Sula sells about 2.75 lakh cases annually. The company now plans to increase its production from 45 lakh litres to 52 lakh litres , which is expected to entail an investment of Rs four to five crore.
The Rs 70-crore company is targeting a 20-per cent growth for the current year. Sula has 1,500 acres under contract farming and the company aims to increase it by 20 per cent to meet the demand for quality wines.
Source: http://www.indianwine.com/cs/blogs/indian_wine_news_and_messages/archive/2009/10/26/sula-wines-on-an-expansion-plan-hospitality-biz-india.aspx
Consumption of Indian wines rises in India's five star hotels
October 26, 2009
India's wine market, which had been growing year on year, dropped by 20 per cent between August 2008 and July 2009 due to recession. The wine business during this time went into the pause mode. But the last two months have been positive for the industry.
Due to recession, Hotels cut down their wine lists and stopped buying labels that cost them exorbitant amount. Due to this the consumption of Indian wines in five-star hotels in the country has increased.
Source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/67734/Lifestyle/Why+Indian+wine+is+back+in+fashion.html
Aspri Spirits introduces Nederburg Wines in India
October 24, 2009
Aspri Spirits Private Limited, one of India’s leading importers and distributors of premium Wines, beers and spirits has introduced Nederburg Wines to the Indian market. Nederburg is South Africa’s one of the leading and ornamented wineries.
Aspri initially plans to focus on the premium range from the Nederburg stable the Shiraz, Pinotage and the Sauvignon Blanc. Shiraz is available in 750ml with end consumer price of Rs 2398 in Mumbai. 750ml of Pinotage is priced at Rs 2398 in Mumbai and Sauvignon Blanc is available in 750ml, and is priced at Rs 2167 in Mumbai.
Source:
http://www.indianwine.com/cs/blogs/indian_wine_news_and_messages/default.aspx
FWM opens "Living Liquidz" at Star Bazaar, Mumbai
October 22, 2009
FineWinesnMore (FWM), one of the leading importers, distributors, and marketers of premium wines, spirits & beverages in India, has launched "Living Liquidz," a luxurious liquor shop along with a Wine Bar 'n' Café at Tata Star Bazaar, Andheri, Mumbai. At Living Liquidz, the company will offer over 1,000 different types of liquor brands and over 300 wine labels from across the world.
Source:
http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=26308§ionid=31
Prestige wines and Spirits to import alcohol free wine to India
October 14, 2009
Prestige Wines & Spirits Private Limited, an Indo-European venture has launched alcohol free white wine under the brand name of Natureo in Mumbai and Delhi. Natureo has 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume and is slightly sweet with 30 gm of sugar per litre. This low calorie, low alcohol wine can be enjoyed by those who do not want to drink alcohol, but still want to enjoy the taste of wine.
Source: http://www.indianwine.com/cs/blogs/indian_wine_news_and_messages/archive/2009/10/14/prestige-wines-and-spirits-first-to-import-alcohol-free-wine-into-india-foodbizdaily.aspx
Carlsberg to start fifth India brewery
October 12, 2009
The Denmark-based global beer maker, Carlsberg has started work on its fifth brewery in India. The US$20-million plus brewery will come up in Andhra Pradesh with monthly capacity of half-a-million cases.
Carlsberg has acquired 40 acres in Medak district, and expects to put the plant on stream within 12 months. The company is in its third year of operations in India and has already acquired four existing breweries in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradaesh and West Bengal with a combined capacity of 8.25 lakh hectolitre or nearly 10 million cases (of 7.8 litre each) annual.
Source:
http://www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Cons-Products/Liquor/Carlsberg-gets-cracking-on-fifth-India-brewery/articleshow/5113822.cms
Andhra Pradesh farmers to develop mango wine
October 12, 2009
About 500 farmers of the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh are developing a mango wine and mango fruit-flavored water. The group of mango growers has registered with Galla Foods Pvt. Ltd, a member of the Amara Raja group, which was set up in 2005, and is working in tandem to blend value-added products from mangoes. The products are expected to hit the consumer market in the next two years.
Source:
http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detarchive.asp?articleid=26260§ionid=1
Scotch Malt Whiskey Society enters India
October 9, 2009
The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society (SMWS) is now opening in India to distribute single cask, single malt whiskeys carrying the SMWS brand name exclusively through its membership.
Raghuraj Kanudia, head of the India chapter, says that 16 of the society’s 300 varieties will initially be available in India.
Source:
http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/01212848/Spirited-away.html
SABMiller India launches Indus Pride
October 6, 2009
SABMiller has launched a new beer brand – Indus Pride – in Rajasthan. The beer is a 100% malt beer and will be available in 650 ml and 330 ml glass bottles throughout license liquor outlets in major cities of Rajasthan.
Source:
http://www.sabmiller.in/news/indus_press_release.html
Last updated on 30 October 2009
