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Wine and Spirits is not just my passion, it is my raison d'être, the pull of which compelled me to give up my Army career of 23 years to pursue it full time. A Champagne Scholarship, hands-on experience in vineyards across Europe and Sake Breweries in Japan, and connecting with the global beverages world have been propelling this passion no end. Life suddenly started being more meaningful ever since I decided to empower myself with the belief- “In Vino Veritas”! - Read More

Cheers Santé and Salud!

- Ravi Joshi aka Colonel Joe

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Wine and Spirits passionate, presenter, writer and judge.
Former Army Officer.
Certified Sake Professional.
Founder @sakeclubindia

Vinofest India: Taste of Austria 🇮🇳🍷🇦🇹– A showcase

Vinofest India: Taste of Austria 🇮🇳🍷🇦🇹– A showcase of Austrian beverage excellence!

An inspiring showcase of wines and spirits organised by the Aperlux Group in association with the Austrian Trade Commission, New Delhi.

Having followed Austrian wines closely for over a decade, it was wonderful to see how the quality, diversity and character of these wines continue to raise the bar.

Beyond the impressive wines, the showcase also featured some fascinating Austrian spirits – whisky, rum, schnapps, vodka and more – along with pure grape juices showcasing the diversity of Austrian grape varieties.

A wonderful glimpse into Austria’s evolving beverage landscape. Here’s hoping to see more of these Austrian beauties find their way into India!

Prost! 🇦🇹🥂

#coloneljoe #AustrianWines #Vinofest #AustrianSpirits #Guns2Gewurztraminer

🪔 A little sparkle, a lot of warmth, and memories

🪔 A little sparkle, a lot of warmth, and memories that last!

This Diwali, may life be as bright as a thousand diyas, and as delightful as a great wine shared with good friends.

Wishing everyone a joyful, prosperous, and laughter-filled Diwali. Let’s celebrate life, one beautiful moment at a time!

Shubh Deepavali! ✨

#HappyDiwali #Diwali2026 #ColonelJoe #FestiveCheers #CelebrateLife

🍷 Mark your calendars. See you at ProWine Mumbai 2

🍷 Mark your calendars. See you at ProWine Mumbai 2026! 🥂

Some events leave a lasting impression—and ProWine Mumbai is certainly one of them. 🕺
Sharing an anime-style throwback of our @sakeclubindia booth from the previous edition makes the memories even sweeter!
The excitement returns on 18–19 November 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together the world of wines, spirits and and other beverages under one roof.

Whether you’re in the trade, hospitality, or simply passionate about beverages, this is where discovery, networking and new opportunities await.

📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
📅 18–19 November 2026

Register for free until 10 Nov 26.

🔗Registration link in bio

#ProWineMumbai2026 #guns2gewurztraminer #OfficialMediaPartner #coloneljoe #SakeClubIndia

Some lovely memories of Mumbai’s coast, now with a

Some lovely memories of Mumbai’s coast, now with a little AI and Movie drama thrown in. 🌴🍸

If only every evening came with its own movie poster!

#MumbaiMemories #AIReimagined #BollywoodNostalgia #SunsetAndSips #ColonelJoe

Vin Haute Couture — that’s what I’d call this! 😍🍷

Vin Haute Couture — that’s what I’d call this! 😍🍷

A breathtaking showcase of Burgundian wines at the Embassy of France in India, under the aegis of Business France India, had wine lovers spellbound. 🤩

In my experience, this was the first tasting of its kind in India to bring together such a focused and wide ranging selection of Burgundy wines.

From regional Bourgogne appellations and Village wines to Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, the lineup was a fascinating exploration of Burgundy’s diversity. An outstanding vintage sparkling wine—not a Crémant de Bourgogne as one would normally anticipate, and a low-ABV wine spritzer added further intrigue.

Exquisite Burgundian delicacies rounded off the experience beautifully. 🇫🇷

Swipe through for a glimpse of this celebration of Burgundy, and stay tuned for more insights on the blog!

Santé! 🍷

#ColonelJoe #WineLover #FrenchWines #BurgundyWines #VinsDeBourgogne WineTasting

🥃 NEAT, WITH WATER, OR ON THE ROCKS? Three glasse

🥃 NEAT, WITH WATER, OR ON THE ROCKS?

Three glasses. One whisky. Three ways to explore its character!

My recent tasting of Virasat Whisky by Rampur Distillery came with a unique outing— a heritage walk around Delhi’s magnificent Humayun’s Tomb, connecting India’s fascinating past with the rising stature of Indian single malts.

🔗 Read the full story: Link in bio!

🥃 Now tell me — how do YOU prefer your whisky- neat, with water or “on the rocks” ?

#VirasatWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #WhiskyTasting
#coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer

Happy Champagne Day! Celebrating the wine that sta

Happy Champagne Day!
Celebrating the wine that started my wine journey on a rather celebratory note with a scholarship trip to the famed region.
Life has never been the same again 🫡
All I can say is- there are some great sparkling wines around the world- but the greatest of them remains Champagne 🥂
Santé 🍾🥂🎊

🇮🇹🍷 A little Italy in every glass! From Veneto’s

🇮🇹🍷 A little Italy in every glass!

From Veneto’s fresh, mineral whites to Puglia’s bold Primitivo and Piedmont’s celebrated Barolo, this tasting was a delicious reminder of just how diverse Italian wines can be! 🍇✨

At a special New Delhi showcase by Ozzano Selection, guided by Matteo Ozzano, we travelled across Italy’s wine regions without leaving the table. Different grapes, different terroirs, different stories — and plenty to discover! 🥂

Some familiar names, some new discoveries, and one wonderful evening celebrating the art of Italian winemaking.

🔗 Read the full story on Guns2Gewurztraminer — link in bio!
#ItalianWines #WineTasting #OzzanoSelection #coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer

A fun bar takeover by ace mixologists Santosh Kukr

A fun bar takeover by ace mixologists Santosh Kukreti and Sanjeet Yadav showcasing some ingenious cocktails made using a beverage selection from Bottle Bridge Beverages, that included a Mezcal Artesanal too!
Among the creative libations, my favourite turned out to be “Say Cheese”-
made with Bourbon, Parmesan Cheese, Spicy Pineapple, Lemon and Vegan Foamer- a savoury delight that had guests asking for more.
A perfect start to the festive season 🍸
Keep it coming folks!🙌
#coloneljoe #cocktailculture #cocktailkings #festiveseason #finebeverages

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