Wine has a way of making things worth writing about. Travel dispatches from wine regions, data-led research on consumer behaviour and where the market is heading, or the occasional piece that refuses to fit neatly into any category. Pour a glass and settle in.
Research · Substack
The wine palate grows over time, and better wine doesn't have to cost more
August 2026
Quality can be found across all varieties and labels. So why do many wine drinkers still feel unsure of venturing beyond the territory of what is already known? The data has an interesting story to tell.
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Research · Substack
How season, setting, company, or even music changes the wine in your glass
April 2026
Why does a cold evening make you reach for something heavier without thinking? Why does a glass with friends feel different from the one alone? The data and the voices have answers.
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Travel · Industry
Reflections from the Global Stage Through an Indian Lens
February 2026
A wet and blustery day in Paris, a visit from the French President, and thousands of exhibitors filling the halls of Porte de Versailles. One message stood out: the Indian market is no longer a distant prospect.
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Wine Regions
November 2025
Over 300 indigenous grape varieties, a winemaking history stretching back 4,000 years, and a quiet revival the wider wine world has only recently begun to appreciate.
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