Wine baroness

8220;I sacrificed my career as a graphic designer to enter the world of enology. The transition was not natural. Although I had tasted and enjoyed drinking wine, I never cared for the tasting notes. I undertook a year-long course in deciphering wine language just to survive,8221; she laughs. Today, she is firmly in control of affairs of the 81 hectare vineyards of Chateau Pontet-Canet.

On her first official visit to Delhi, she describes the deep red 2001 Pontet-Canet as a 8220;hidden treasure8221; which pairs perfectly with north Indian dishes like mutton or lentils. 8220;Most of our wines go well with Indian food,8221; she says. Tesserron has been a lover of spicy Indian curries since her brother worked as a chef in Goa for three years. 8220;At home, my brother would often make a mutton curry and we would pair it with Pontet-Canets of various vintages to check out which paired the best. During Christmas, the family gets together and gorges on Indian curries, washing it down with wines,8221; she continues. With a price tag Rs 15,000 upwards, these wines are available only in select hotels across the city.