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| Enjoy, It’s from Europe |
| Team vino india |
| The Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan brought a delegation of food and beverage companies to India to be part of the European Pavillion at Annapoorna, the World of Food, Mumbai in its 2017 edition. |
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H.E. Tomasz Kozlowski and Hon’ble Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal with
Damian Kaminski at the EU Pavillion |
| The Ambassador of the European Union to India, H.E. Tomasz Kozlowski, highlighted the collaborative efforts of Europe towards improving trade relations and working on acceptable food safety and security standards. |
| At the inauguration of Annapoorna 2017, the Hon’ble Ms. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries, urged international companies to set up permanent Indian operations as she assured better infrastructure and efficient/ effective trade policies. |
| And in this delegation were two wine companies – one from the Loire Valley in France and the other from Romania. |
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| Halewood Wines & Spirits, Romania. A range of wines that surprised many – first that Romania is a wine producer, then that the wines covered such a wide range and finally, that the wines were quite good. The wines were, in general, well crafted, enjoyable and expressed the new style of winemaking based on the indigenous varietals. |
| Château Soucherie, France. The property in the Loire Valley, that belonged to the Duke of Brissac until 1952, is owned by the Béguinot family since 2007 and has an international presence through the Group Yabon. A classic which believes in quality, sustainable ecosystem and wines that truly represent the grape varieties and terroir. |
| The alcoholic beverages for the show were caught in the bureaucratic whirlpool of licenses and regulations that left the organisers completely at sea – they could not resolve the paperwork in time and the wines missed the inauguration and part of the first day. Wonder if the Minister could propose easier policies to reward those companies that still wish to prospect the Indian market for alcoholic beverages inspite of the conditions that are internationally acknowledged as very challenging! |
| The Wines |
| Halewood Wines & Spirits : From Romania. |
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2016 Colina Piatra Alba, Dealu Mare (White)
Chardonnay, Viognier, Feteasca Alba.
Lemon colour. Floral aromas. Peachy and minerally. Medium finish.
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2015 Colina Piatra Alba, Dealu Mare (Red)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc.
Ruby colour. Aromas of violet and black cherry. Plum, vanilla and dark chocolate notes. Medium finish. |
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2016 Colina Piatra Alba, Dealu Mare (Rose)
Pinot Noir.
Almost salmon like colour. Aromas of red berries, raspberries, rose. Red fruits on the palate. Light finish.
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2014 Floare De Luna, Private Reserve
Feteasca Alba.
Light lemon colour. Aromas of pineapple and white flower. Lychee and vanilla notes on the palate. Balanced acidity. Short finish.
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2015 Byzantium, Alb Euxine
Semillon, Tamaioasa Romaneasca.
Medium lemon colour. Aromas of white flowers. Peach and tropical fruit notes. Medium finish.
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2015 Theia Limited Edition
Chardonnay.
Pale straw colour. Aromas of apricot, apple, white blossoms. Honey and melon on the palate. Fresh acidity. Medium finish.
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2013 Hyperion, Cuvee Roumaine, Dealu Mare
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Ruby colour. Aromas of black fruit like blackberries, blackcurrants. Black fruit compote and vanilla with hints of pepper on the palate. Medium finish.
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| Château Soucherie : From the Loire Valley in France. |
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2014 Anjou Villages Champ Aux Loups
Cabernet Franc.
Ruby colour. Aromas of blackberries, cinnamon and clove. Sweet spice, pepper, liquorice and oak on the palate. Medium finish.
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2015 Coteaux du Layon Exception
Chenin Blanc.
Deep almost golden colour. Sweet notes of honey, pear and orange candy on the palate. Smooth lingering finish.
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2016 Blanc Ivoire Recolte
Chenin Blanc.
Pale gold colour. Citrusy notes, green apple, herbs, and slightly bitter notes on the palate. Medium finish.
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| vino india got a ringside view to this European exposition in Mumbai, whose presence was managed and co-ordinated by a group company. |
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