Over the years, Guns to Gewurztraminer has explored a variety of summer-friendly beverages, from crisp wines to chilled sakes. This year, however, we take a broader view. Today's drinkers are increasingly seeking refreshment over intensity and flavour over alcohol. The result is a fascinating landscape of beverages that includes everything from sparkling sake and session mead to Mediterranean aperitifs and sophisticated alcohol-free brews. Here is our Top 12 refreshing drinks list for the summer of 2026 in India. Disclaimer: This list is focused on categories rather than brands. It is by no means exhaustive. All the brands in the list
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Wine dinners were probably one of the biggest casualties of the Covid era in the social context. Fortunately, the pandemic is well past us with the green shoots of social life already emerging . In India, where the consumption of wine remains significantly low as compared to distilled spirits, consumer engagements like wine dinners are highly relevant to the context. Such engagements offer a great opportunity for brand advocates to interact with the trade, consumers and media alike, in order to effectively spread their brand’s word. A sweeping view of a dinner with Piccini wines at Shangrila-Eros New Delhi Recently,