Red wine in Chennai - where to purchase?

shanthipeter · Jun 27th, 2008, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by gertie

This answer isn't prompt, but may be of some help.

I'm not going to 'out' my supplier by naming them, but it is possible to buy wine under the counter in Chennai. Try this riddle: Opposite to dark, opposite the Park. Or just pm me!

Gertie

Not able to PM you.. no permissions..

So any more clues for the riddle...

I love to buy quality wine in Chennai

edwardseco · Jun 27th, 2008, 23:38

"So would it be better to bring it from Europe? Or will it be confiscated by the customs? How much is allowed?"

2 bottles but I take 3 and the only time I was checked I just told them I was giving it to my Indian supervisor. That was appreciated..

shanthipeter · Jun 28th, 2008, 11:43

Wow bringing wine from Europe on a weekly basis !!

It is out of the question for me !

Just jokin

Jokes apart, Still I'm looking for a reliable source to buy good quality wine in Chennai.. Any help will be appreciated

mirjamd · Jun 29th, 2008, 15:05

Just to clarify, Tamil Nadu does not allow any alcohol to be sold that is not produced in Tamil Nadu. And since the state doesn't have any wineries, they do not sell it legally. Same goes for Smirnoff, Bacardi and all the other foreign liquors. The only exception are the five star places where they impose a ridiculously high 'luxury tax'. It really sucks!!!

Nick-H · Jun 29th, 2008, 15:57

Life is simpler, and cheaper, sticking to chai

.

shanthipeter · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirjamd

Just to clarify, Tamil Nadu does not allow any alcohol to be sold that is not produced in Tamil Nadu. And since the state doesn't have any wineries, they do not sell it legally.

Yes correct. It is not legal to sell imported wine in Tamil Nadu and it is not legal to drive on the right side of the road, It is also not legal to cut across the yellow lines, and it is not legal to stop on the pedestrian crossing zebra lines..

Phew ! If only laws were meant to be followed ! Sigh !

ok I really need a glass of wine today

edwardseco · Jun 30th, 2008, 14:11

Solution, make a trip to Ajanta, etc. and bring back a fortnight's worth of vino..

shanthipeter · Jun 30th, 2008, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

Solution, make a trip to Ajanta, etc. and bring back a fortnight's worth of vino..

Yes going to Pondy or Bangalore and bringing back a month's load is currently second on my list.

The first is of course to get a vendor right here in chennai !

Is that going to be a pipe dream after all

shanthipeter · Jun 30th, 2008, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Life is simpler, and cheaper, sticking to chai

.

Yep nothing beats a Hot cuppa masala chai !

Nick-H · Jun 30th, 2008, 16:07

Quote:

Solution, make a trip to Ajanta, etc.

...But it's only necessary to go as far as Pondicherry!

That's less travelling than many Brits do to buy their wine across the channel in French supermarkets !

edwardseco · Jul 6th, 2008, 09:02

That is true..

Reeroar · Jul 27th, 2008, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanthipeter

Wow bringing wine from Europe on a weekly basis !!

It is out of the question for me !

Just jokin

Jokes apart, Still I'm looking for a reliable source to buy good quality wine in Chennai.. Any help will be appreciated

I just enjoyed a decent bottle (would not win any awards of any sort but decent table wine) this weekend from a local vendor; pm me I will let you know the details...

luckyshibu · Jul 29th, 2008, 11:50

well just to make you guys jealous.. i usually get my Bordeaux superior every three months from paris

and yes u can get three bbottles of 75 CL.. maximum allowed is 2L..

quickwit · Aug 2nd, 2008, 15:48

DO you think we can get any of the wines described in this article here in Chennai?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/30/di...pagewanted=all

Gertie / UbiqMike and other folks with info on how to source decent wine, how do I get in touch with you?

If your sources are decent, maybe we can have a wine club in Chennai!

Thanks

capt_mahajan · Aug 2nd, 2008, 16:44

without looking at that article, I feel I can safely say no you can't, not easily anyway.

(will come back and edit this if I am wrong)

Aug 2nd, 2008, 16:44	#45
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	without looking at that article, I feel I can safely say no you can't, not easily anyway. (will come back and edit this if I am wrong) __________________ . Outside the machine

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Jun 27th, 2008, 23:38	#32
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	"So would it be better to bring it from Europe? Or will it be confiscated by the customs? How much is allowed?" 2 bottles but I take 3 and the only time I was checked I just told them I was giving it to my Indian supervisor. That was appreciated..

Jun 28th, 2008, 11:43	#33
shanthipeter Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai - and wineless ! Posts: 8	Wow bringing wine from Europe on a weekly basis !! It is out of the question for me ! Just jokin Jokes apart, Still I'm looking for a reliable source to buy good quality wine in Chennai.. Any help will be appreciated

Jun 29th, 2008, 15:05	#34
mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 364	Just to clarify, Tamil Nadu does not allow any alcohol to be sold that is not produced in Tamil Nadu. And since the state doesn't have any wineries, they do not sell it legally. Same goes for Smirnoff, Bacardi and all the other foreign liquors. The only exception are the five star places where they impose a ridiculously high 'luxury tax'. It really sucks!!!

Jun 29th, 2008, 15:57	#35
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Life is simpler, and cheaper, sticking to chai .

Jun 30th, 2008, 14:11	#37
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	Solution, make a trip to Ajanta, etc. and bring back a fortnight's worth of vino..

Jul 6th, 2008, 09:02	#41
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	That is true..

Jul 29th, 2008, 11:50	#43
luckyshibu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 224	well just to make you guys jealous.. i usually get my Bordeaux superior every three months from paris and yes u can get three bbottles of 75 CL.. maximum allowed is 2L..

Aug 2nd, 2008, 15:48	#44
quickwit Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 2	DO you think we can get any of the wines described in this article here in Chennai? http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/30/di...pagewanted=all Gertie / UbiqMike and other folks with info on how to source decent wine, how do I get in touch with you? If your sources are decent, maybe we can have a wine club in Chennai! Thanks