FIRST they conquered our tastebuds with their spicy curries, now India is attempting to do the same with wine.

While more than a third of all Indians live on less than £1 a day, a new craze for wine is sweeping through the style bars and restaurants of Mumbai and Bangalore.

Australian wine company Howling Wolves has announced it is investing in Indian vineyards, a deal which follows the building of several new wineries by companies such as Indage Vineyards and United Breweries, which are all attempting to take on the world’s finest wine regions.

Robert Joseph, who is organising what will be the first Indian Wine Challenge in October, says the country’s wine industry is experiencing huge growth.

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