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Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) and Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) Sign Cooperation Agreement

October 28, 2026Col Joe2 views
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Tasting Virasat Whisky: A journey through Indian Heritage

October 24, 2026Col Joe139 views
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WineItaly

Ozzano Selection showcases Italian Wine Diversity in New Delhi

October 14, 2026Col Joe2994 views
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WineIndia

Sula at 25: A Quarter-Century of Putting Indian Wine on the Map

September 10, 2026Col Joe2877 views
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WineIndia

Wine Park Tasting: A testament of India Moving Beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay

August 18, 2026Col Joe2971 views
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WineIndia

Signet: Grover’s Bold Statement on the Future of Indian Fine Wine

July 18, 2026Col Joe500 views
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Editor's Picks

Editor's picksWine

Mouton Cadet 3.0 Reborn

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John Salvi: A Count who Mastered the art of Wine

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Ohhh…oh Summer Wine

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Discovering the Hidden Pleasures of the Wine World

FeaturesChef & Bev

Coorgi Pandi Curry with Appam

February 25, 2017Col Joe7297 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 Joe8440 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 Joe5520 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 Joe11488 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 Joe7516 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 Joe6500 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 Vincent31865 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 Joe11298 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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Personalities

An Exclusive Rendezvous with the Princess of Sassicaia

December 13, 2016Col Joe6701 views
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Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta, popularly known as The Princess of Sassicaia arrived on a three city tour in India. In a quick interview, the third generation torch bearer of Tenuta San Guido talks about her iconic wines and many other

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Riso di Sibari ai Funghi

December 3, 2016Col Joe5209 views
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Chef Luigi Ferraro, Italian Chef at Shangri-la's Eros hotel New Delhi shares exclusively with us the recipe of a risotto from Calabria, his native place. We sampled it and were stuck for words to describe its delight quotient...

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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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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
🇮🇳🥃 A promising future for Indian Whisky! An insi 🇮🇳🥃 A promising future for Indian Whisky! 
An insightful visit to the Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) and a stimulating meeting with its Director General Maj Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Chopra,  AVSM(Retd)- also my senior from the Indian Army 🫡 🇮🇳
Great to see IMWA’s efforts in defining standards for Indian malt whisky, strengthening credibility and helping Indian whisky reach a wider global audience. 🌍
As Indian whisky makes its mark internationally, such initiatives will be key to building recognition and trust.
Cheers to that!
#ColonelJoe #IndianWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #IMWA  #MakeInIndia
🥃 India’s single malt story just keeps getting mor 🥃 India’s single malt story just keeps getting more exciting! 🇮🇳

From earning global recognition to winning over Indian whisky lovers, homegrown single malts are proving that India can do much more than just drink whisky!

My recent tasting of Gamber Valley Whisky at Spiritz Achievers Awards was another reminder of the exciting possibilities emerging from India’s whisky scene.

👃 On the nose: Warm malt, hints of spice and inviting sweetness.
🥃 On the palate: Malty character, gentle spice and chocolate notes that make for an enjoyable sip.
✨ The finish: Warm, lingering and satisfying.

Indian single malts are carving out their own identity, one dram at a time. And for whisky lovers, that means more homegrown expressions worth exploring!

Have you tried Gamber Valley yet? What’s your favourite Indian single malt? 👇

#IndianSingleMalt #IndianWhisky #WhiskyTasting #makeinindia #ColonelJoe
The announcement is done. Now the excitement begin The announcement is done. Now the excitement begins! 🥂🔥

As Official Media Partner, Guns2Gewurztraminer is getting ready to bring you the people, pours, products, trends and stories that will shape India’s wine & spirits landscape.

📍 Mumbai | 18–19 November
🍷 Hundreds of labels. Countless conversations. One buzzing industry.

Watch this space.
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🍶 Don’t just taste Sake. Experience it with someon 🍶 Don’t just taste Sake. Experience it with someone who has actually brewed it in Japan.

I’ve had the rare opportunity to work hands-on in Japanese Sake breweries, experiencing the craft from the inside—not just studying it from the outside.

Now, I’m bringing those experiences, stories and insights to the table at SAKE & SAN SAN.

🥢 7 Courses • 7 Pours • 20 Seats
📅 24 September | 7:30 PM
📍 San San, AIPL Masterpiece, Gurugram

₹4,999 all-inclusive
✨ Special pricing for Sake Club India Events Community members. WhatsApp +91 9354561987

Taste Sake. Hear the stories behind it. Discover what’s really in your glass. 🍶

🎟️ Book via the link in bio. Or DM me for more details.

#SakeClubIndia #JapaneseSake #SakeExperience #GurugramEvents #coloneljoe
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