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WineArgentina

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

May 24, 2026Col Joe3104 views
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WineUSA

California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe2852 views
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India Bartender Show 2026: Where India’s Bar Culture Met the World

March 11, 2026Col Joe2532 views
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WineFrance

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

December 22, 2025Col Joe3392 views
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A Penfolds showcase in India ahead of the year end festivities

December 4, 2025Col Joe3372 views
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Tastin’ France 2025: Persistent and Well Timed

November 22, 2025Col Joe3657 views
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WineFrance

With 8 Years under its belt, Tastin’ France going strong in India

November 21, 2024Col Joe4607 views
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Tastin’ France returned to India this November for its eighth edition, presenting an impressive range of French wines through consecutive engagements in Delhi and Mumbai. This year’s event featured a mix of returning and new exhibitors, who showcased their exceptional

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Wine & SpiritsEvents

ProWine Mumbai 2024: What to Expect at India’s Biggest Wine and Spirits Event this year

October 12, 2024Col Joe3941 views
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Prowine Mumbai is back for its 4th edition, and this year promises to be bigger and better. I am also pleased to share that this blog is an official Media Partner for the fair. Organised by Messe Düsseldorf India and All

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Inspiring IndiansInterview

Meet Kamal Malik- India’s First and Only Master Sommelier

August 29, 2024Col Joe5086 views
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India has broken new ground with the achievement of its first Master Sommelier, Kamal Malik, a distinguished professional in the hospitality industry. In August 2024, the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) announced six new Master Sommeliers, including Kamal Malik alongside

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SpiritsUSA

A Diverse Range of American Spirits showcased in New Delhi

July 14, 2024Col Joe4544 views
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Continuing its initiative to promote American Spirits in India, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) hosted yet another tasting in New Delhi where existing as well as aspiring Spirits brands from the US were showcased. The event,

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SeasonsWine & Sake

What the Fox! 20 Imported Wines and Sakes to enjoy this Summer

May 21, 2024Col Joe4847 views
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A list of 20 wines and Japanese sake to refresh you this summer.

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WineInspiring Indians

From Bangalore to Bordeaux, Cannes to Canada: Namratha Prashanth’s inspirational Wine Journey

April 12, 2024Col Joe5212 views
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Bouncing back from adversity makes for inspiring stories and Namratha Prashanth’s is no different. From an abused housewife in her thirties to a successful wine entrepreneur in the “Mecca of wine” Bordeaux, Namratha has indeed come a long way- her

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LaunchNews

Introducing- The G2G Vlog

December 6, 2023Col Joe4798 views
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Greetings, fellow wine and spirits enthusiasts! Today, I am thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to this blog called The G2G Vlog. Since 12 years,  Guns 2 Gewürztraminer (this blog) has been my creative outlet to connect with fellow enthusiasts through

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WineItaly

A Charitable Wine Auction from the Empress Maria Theresa Cru Classification

November 11, 2023Col Joe4086 views
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Ask a wine connoisseur about the oldest recorded wine classification of the world and in all likelihood the answer would be "the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux". But like any other aspect of life, much can lie beneath the surface, and

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WineUSA

A Duckhorn Masterclass in New Delhi

October 25, 2023Col Joe4038 views
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Many would agree that the best thing to happen to American wine, particularly Californian wine, was the Judgement of Paris (1976) that pitched it into the global arena. The contest not only stole the limelight from French wines but also

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Wine Dinners are Back from Limbo in India

October 11, 2023Col Joe4343 views
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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

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About me

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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