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WINE magazine from Bordeaux where he's on hand to taste this potentially historic vintage.

Bordeaux . 2005 was a knockout year by all standards. But then 2006 wasn't as special even though it had lower yields and higher concentration. It also had to live in the shadow of 2005 which meant less buzz. The fact that wine producers chose to raise prices in 2006 did not help either.

2007 was not a great vintage, by any means, and was only saved from disaster by rain in September. Wine drinkers bought the 2007, but there wasn't significant enthusiasm for the vintage. In many ways it was the lucky vintage, saved by rain.

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Nine Hills Shiraz Rosé was circulated with canapés which included smoked salmon and mushroom and goat's cheese quiche.

Montana Sauvignon Blanc 2007 . The classic fruit-forward notes of the New Zealand varietal - gooseberry with tinges of mango and capsicum - found wide approval among the guests. The excellently-done saffron risotto that followed had many guests opting for a second glass.

Montana Pinot Noir 2007 .The well-balanced and complex wine found many fans, even more so on account of its rare appearance on Indian retail shelves. The main course, baked eggplant rolls with spicy broccoli and Parmesan was a pleasant surprise for the vegetarians, while the non-vegetarians were heard raving about the perfectly done tenderloin wrapped in bacon with shallot and red wine reduction and the stewed lamb with star-anise reduction served with polenta.

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Remy Cointreau's portfolio includes prestigious brands like Louis XIII, Rémy Martin, Cointreau and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.

Sula Selections, the import arm of Sula, is one of India's top wine importers with a portfolio of prestigious brands including Hardys, Ruffino, Kim Crawford and Trapiche. Sula Selections is also the exclusive importer of Asahi beer of Japan.

Sula will be instrumental in distributing the core brands of Remy Cointreau in 5-star hotels, premium on-trade, and off-trade outlets.

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Ravi Gurnani whose winery, York, was a surprise winner at the Sommelier India Wine Competition is featured. And Alok Chandra visited award winner, Nine Hills winery in Nashik to taste the latest vintage and came away impressed.

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