Sommelier India Table of Contents May/June

Sommelier INDIA

For Indians around the world who enjoy the good life

May/June 2010. Issue 3 Rs. 130

BORDEAUX

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Wine in the Time of Heat and Dust

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Contents May-June 2010

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ON THE GRAPEVINE

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SAVING SERIOUSLY OLD VINES

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WHAT IS YOUR WINE COMFORT ZONE?

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INDULGING ONESELF WITH CHEESE AND WINE

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PROBLEMS OF PLENTY

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OPENING TIME

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RAISING A TOAST

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WINE AT SEA

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