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The Vino NoirJournal

Deep dives, tastings, regional guides, and stories from vineyards across the world — written by our team of Master Sommeliers.

Bordeaux vs Burgundy: The Ultimate Showdown

Two regions, two philosophies, two entirely different worlds. After visiting both estates back-to-back last autumn, Navjot Suman breaks down what truly separates these two titans of French wine — and which one deserves a place in your cellar first.

8 min readFebruary 2026

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Education

Natural Wine: Trend or Revolution?

The natural wine movement has divided the wine world like nothing since screw caps. We taste 20 bottles from across France and Italy to separate the transcendent from the troubled.

Navjot Suman

6 min read·January 2026

Lifestyle

How to Build a Wine Cellar on Any Budget

You don't need a 14th-century cave beneath your château. Navjot walks through everything from a 12-bottle wine fridge to a temperature-controlled room — and which wines deserve to age.

Navjot Suman

10 min read·January 2026

Culture

India's Wine Culture is Finally Coming of Age

From Nashik's emerging estates to a new generation of sommeliers discovering old-world classics — the Indian wine story in 2026 is more exciting than it has ever been.

Navjot Suman

7 min read·December 2025

Education

A Beginner's Guide to Champagne: Beyond the Big Houses

Moët, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon are just the starting point. The most exciting Champagnes today come from small grower-producers — and we've found the best ones for Indian collectors.

Priya Arora

9 min read·December 2025

Deep Dive

Napa vs Barossa: Battle of the Bold Reds

Both produce world-class Cabernet and Shiraz. Both are expensive. Both are extraordinary. After a trip to California and South Australia, Rahul Mehta settles the debate once and for all.

Rahul Mehta

8 min read·November 2025

Food & Wine

The Art of Pairing Wine with Indian Food

Spice, heat, and complexity — Indian cuisine is wine's greatest challenge and greatest opportunity. Navjot shares the pairings that have surprised, delighted, and occasionally humbled him.

Navjot Suman

11 min read·October 2025

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