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WineArgentina

Malbec Day 2026: The Quiet Premiumisation of Argentina’s Favourite Red

May 24, 2026Col Joe3105 views
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WineUSA

California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe2853 views
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EventsIndia

India Bartender Show 2026: Where India’s Bar Culture Met the World

March 11, 2026Col Joe2533 views
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WineFrance

Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé in New Delhi: The Mother of All Tastings

December 22, 2025Col Joe3393 views
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A Penfolds showcase in India ahead of the year end festivities

December 4, 2025Col Joe3373 views
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Tastin’ France 2025: Persistent and Well Timed

November 22, 2025Col Joe3659 views
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News

A Stellar Cellar at Hotel Leela Ambience

March 18, 2017Col Joe5863 views
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Hotel Leela Ambience situated in the national capital region of India, recently launched their Spectra cellar that seeks to befriend the average wine consumer. It is called "Cellar Stellar"

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WineItaly

A Dinner Date with the Pioneer Prosecco

March 11, 2017Col Joe6846 views
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Are all Proseccos alike? That's like asking if all cars have the same BHP. Carpenè Malvolti- the Prosecco that started it all, drove home a precise point in India around an eight course dinner.

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FeaturesChef & Bev

Coorgi Pandi Curry with Appam

February 25, 2017Col Joe6952 views
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Executive Chef Neeraj Rawoot of Hotel Leela Ambience Gurugram shares with us his recipe of authentic Pandi Curry (pork curry) typical to the Coorg region of India. The wine pairing is a bonus....

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WineEvents

Fratelli Wines’ Augmented Portfolio At “Taste of the World 2017”

February 20, 2017Col Joe8283 views
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India's prominent wine producer Fratelli Wines yet again showcased its diversified imported wines offering in "Taste of the World 2017".

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WineEventsIndia

A Resounding “High Five” by SulaFest 2017

February 15, 2017Col Joe5327 views
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In its 10th year Sula Fest was as big as it gets. The biggest wine centered music carnival of India lived up to its reputation of being an unlimited fun engagement- this time for an extra day too!

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Spirits

Mezcal Magic Unfolds in India

January 27, 2017Col Joe11195 views
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A range of refined mezcals were showcased at the Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi. The tasting was conducted by Sergio Inurrigarro of ProMezcal Association of Mexico and it sought to pitch Mezcal beyond the rote of downing shots.

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PersonalitiesInterview

The Double Delight of Meeting Mario Piccini

January 19, 2017Col Joe7236 views
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Wine icons like Mario Piccini are known to keep their promises. No wonder I was invited to share lunch with him during his day long visit to New Delhi- something that he had promised a couple of months back when

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WineIndia

After a Stellar 2016, Sonal Holland’s Plans for 2017

December 30, 2016Col Joe6334 views
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After a stellar 2016 which saw her coming out aces as India's first and only Master of Wine, Sonal Holland has her course well charted for 2017.

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Sommelier Diaries

4 Exotic Wines That Stole My Heart in 2016

December 29, 2016Elgin Vincent31702 views
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Elgin Vincent, Head Sommelier at the tony Burlamacco restaurant situated at Amoy street Singapore, shares with us his top four exotic wines uncorked in 2016.

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Features

Porchetta

December 23, 2016Col Joe11003 views
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Chef Nishant Choubey, Corporate Chef The Roseate New Delhi shares with us his recipe of Porchetta- a traditional Italian dish capable of adding zing to the holiday season and beyond..

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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


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Some days call for a drink, but not necessarily al Some days call for a drink, but not necessarily alcohol. 🍃
Been exploring the Himalayan botanical brews from  The 6th Element — layered, nuanced, and surprisingly complex in flavour, with ingredients like rhododendron, sea buckthorn, blue pea flower, kilmora berry, and Himalayan coffee- built over the base of black barley Malt. 
No alcohol, no compromise, just beautifully crafted botanical depth. 🌿⛰️
Congratulations Team @shunyaindia on this winner 🏆
#NoAlcoholNoCompromise #MindfulDrinking #The6thElement #HimalayanFlavours #DrinkDifferent
Malbec Day 2026 celebrations had some premium wine Malbec Day 2026 celebrations had some premium wines to be experienced at the residence of H.E. Mariano Caucino, the Ambassador of Argentina in India.
Details coming soon on our blog #guns2gewurztraminer .
Salud!🍷
#malbec #malbecworldday #argentinawine #coloneljoe
Weekend muse- can you guess what ? When in doubt, Weekend muse- can you guess what ?
When in doubt, go for the classics.
By yours truly 🎊
#coloneljoe #margaritamagic #weekendvibes #cocktails #classiccocktails
Passion filled moments like these make life worth Passion filled moments like these make life worth reflecting on.
Memory photos that vindicate each such moment and renew the spring in the step.
Cheers 🥂
#WineTravel #MomentsThatMatter #WineMemories #LifeInAToast #VineyardVibes
A knowledge-packed refresher on Californian wines A knowledge-packed refresher on Californian wines with the ever-energetic @devatimallick and @magiccellars 🍷

Five wines beautifully showcased the diversity of terroir and the compelling value California brings to the table. A plush yet well-balanced Chardonnay led the way, followed by an elegant Pinot Noir, a vibrant fruity-spicy Zinfandel, and two distinctive Cabernets that rounded off this late afternoon tasting.

A rather perfect way to ease into the week ✨
#CaliforniaWines #WineTasting #WineEducation #WineLoversIndia #TerroirTalk
L’art de vivre- expressed in flavors- 50 ml Dark L’art de vivre- expressed in flavors- 
50 ml Dark Rum
10 ml Amaretto 
15 ml Cranberry juice
5 ml lemon juice
Shake over ice and serve in a cocktail glass.
… by yours truly.
Cheers and happy weekend.
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#coloneljoe #drinkslover #cocktaillover #sipsiphooray #cocktailinnovation
India Drinks Retail Awards- highlights from the se India Drinks Retail Awards- highlights from the second edition of the “Oscars” of the India Drinks Retail industry. 
A wonderful occasion to also catch up with industry friends and colleagues.
Details of winners coming soon on our blog.🍾🥂🍸🥃
#indiadrinks #indiadrinksretailawards2025  #coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer
Privileged to attend India Bartending Show 2026- a Privileged to attend India Bartending Show 2026- a melting pot of Indian and International bartending talent 🍸
Knowledge sessions, engaging workshops, stimulating discussions energetic activities and what not… made for two days of cutting edge engagement with the world of drinks.🥂
Catching up with friends from the industry- especially those whom you don’t get to meet often- was a hidden perk 🫡🥃
A big shout out to the organizers for this world class event.
Keep the good stuff rollin’ ✌️🍷
#indiabartendershow #drinksinindia 
#alcobevindustry #bartenders #indianbartenders
An evening well spent at Golden Hours with Camikar An evening well spent at Golden Hours with Camikara 🥃✨

At Call Me Ten, Basant Lok, I had the opportunity to deep-dive into Camikara 3YO – India’s 1st pure cane juice aged rum 🇮🇳🌾

At the engaging event guided by the inimitable @rumdoodle69 We explored the rum in three distinct formats:

• Neat – to understand its unadulterated structure, oak influence, and natural sweetness.
• With a few drops of water – which opened up the aromatics beautifully, revealing greater nuance and depth.
• Well chilled – where the texture tightened and the profile felt more focused and crisp. (This one paired exceptionally well with dark chocolate ✌️)

It was fascinating to observe how temperature and dilution altered the rum’s expression — a reminder that serving conditions can dramatically shape perception.

Paired with the thoughtfully curated dishes at Call Me Ten, the evening struck the perfect balance between craft spirits and cuisine. 🍽️🔥

A fine showcase of how Indian rum is evolving — confidently, characterfully, and with serious pedigree.

#Camikara #CamikaraRum #IndianRum #PureCaneJuiceRum #RumTasting
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