Abhay kewadkar
India’s first winemaker.
Abhay Kewadkar is a renowned Alcobev consultant, wine expert, and microbrewery specialist with decades of industry experience. Formerly Executive Director and Chief Winemaker at Four Seasons Wines Ltd. (United Spirits–Diageo Group), he has played a key role in creating award-winning wines that have earned global recognition for India.
He is the founder of Abhay Kewadkar & Associates, an India-based Alcobev consultancy, and Co-Founder and Director of Tetrad Global Beverages Pvt. Ltd., specialising in the marketing and distribution of bottled-in-origin wines and spirits. Through his expertise, he advises wineries, breweries, distilleries, hospitality brands, and investors on beverage innovation, brand development, quality enhancement, and strategic business growth across the alcoholic beverage industry.
Achievements in the wine industry
- Worked with Michel Rolland for 16 years, gaining extensive
- Expertise and training in wineries as a winemaker.
- Set up three greenfield wine projects in India, including Chateau
- Indulge, Grover Vineyards, and Four Seasons Wines.
- Abhay oversaw 2000 acres of vineyard plantations and ensured high-quality wine.
- Trained with prestigious wine houses such as Champagne Piper
- Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne Mumm, and Barton et Guestier.
- Established India’s Best Winery, Four Seasons Ltd., in terms of architecture and the latest technology in winemaking.
Leadership in Wine Communities
- President of the Bangalore Wine Club in 2005/06.
- Director of the Wine Society of India (WSI) from 2009–2011, worked closely with Steven Spurrier, the then most influential wine commentator in the world.
- Actively associated with other wine clubs across India, including Kolkata, Chennai, and Chandigarh.
- Introduced a wine vending machine in Bangalore to promote the “Wine by the Glass” concept, which enhances accessibility and enjoyment of fine beverages.
- Hosted numerous wine tastings throughout his career, showcasing deep passion and knowledge for wine appreciation.
Tetrad Global Beverages
Bangalore
- Bangalore-based company specializing in importing and marketing bottled-in-origin (BIO) wines in India.
- Curates a premium selection of wines from around the world.
- Represents renowned brands, including Groupe GCF, Borie Manoux, and Vignobles Arbeau. Offers an exclusive range of French wines under its own label, ‘ Early Dark Wines ‘.
- Exclusive partnership with Clovely Estate, a boutique, award-winning Australian winery.
Barn Fox
Ludhiana, Punjab
Barn Fox is an extension of Abhay Kewadkar’s vision to redefine the craft beer and dining experience in India. With decades of expertise in the beverage industry, Abhay envisioned a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and quality come together.
Barn Fox is a vibrant microbrewery and kitchen located in Ludhiana, Punjab, offering a perfect blend of craft beers and gourmet dining. With a focus on innovation, the brewery is known for its handcrafted beers, brewed using high-quality ingredients and unique techniques. A carefully curated menu complements these brews, bringing together global and local flavors for an extraordinary dining experience.
Fox in the Field
Whitefield, Bangalore
Driven by Abhay’s passion for diversification, he ventured into the craft beer industry, leading to the creation of Fox in the Field, a brand born from his ambition to make a mark in the F&B sector.
Fox in the Field is a premium craft brewery in Whitefield, Bangalore. Making it a convenient and sought-after destination for beer enthusiasts and food lovers. It offers a unique blend of freshly brewed beers, a diverse culinary experience, and a vibrant social atmosphere.
