Discover wines, savour cheese and chocolate, and engage with the community at the second edition of a multi-city wine-focused festival
Glasses of wine cheer at the wine tasting from the previous edition. Pic courtesy/ Drink With D
Get ready to clink your glass and swirl, sniff, sip over 90 local and international wines at the second edition of Viva la Vino, a multi-city wine festival. Founded by sommeliers Gargi Kothari, founder of Magic Cellars and Devati Mallick, founder of Drink With D, the evening promises walk-around tastings of wine, cheese, craft chocolate and even a limited-seating masterclass. Here’s what’s in store.
Wines from iconic regions of France like Rhone Valley (above)will be presented at the festival. Representation pic/Istock
Raise a glass
New imported wines in the market include Pete’s Pure range from Australia, Tiraki Wines from New Zealand, Vasse Felix from Margaret River, Australia and Donna Laura Chianti Riserva. Premium Indian wines like Master Selection from Fratelli, Vijay Amritraj from Grover, Rasa by Sula, Frizzano Spumante by Good Drop. An interesting fe ature is alcohol removed wines (0.0 pct alcoholic wines) by Dry Drnks. This means wines have been made with wine-specific grapes, and then alcohol is removed from it, giving you purity of flavour of the wine grapes but without the alcohol.
Devati Mallick and Gargi Kothari
Cheese and chocolates
Along with the wine, keep an eye out for the spotlight on homegrown, artisan cheese and craft chocolate brands. Meet the makers, taste, learn, and shop from their ranges. While cheesemonger Mansi Jasani is curating a cheese boat (included in the ticket), chocolate tastings will be offered by Pascati and Naviluna.
Wine and music
The Mumbai edition features a live violin performance by Jerusha Mendes as guests get to groove while unwinding with a glass of their favourite vino.
Guests will have a chance to attend a French wine masterclass
Masterclass
Kothari will take guests through a French wine masterclass, featuring premium, terroir-driven wines from four iconic regions. “We’ll try wines from Alsace, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, and Languedoc. It’s a fun, guided deep-dive for an hour before the festival energy kicks in — the perfect chance to geek out! Come for wine, stay for the community,” the duo signs off.
On November 8; 5 pm to 11 pm
At The Quorum, Lower Parel.
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Entry Rs 2650
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