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DrinksGeneral

12 Top Refreshing Drinks for Summer 2026

June 26, 2026Col Joe2141 views
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WineArgentina

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

May 24, 2026Col Joe3175 views
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California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

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EventsIndia

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

March 11, 2026Col Joe2591 views
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Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé in New Delhi: The Mother of All Tastings

December 22, 2025Col Joe3463 views
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A Penfolds showcase in India ahead of the year end festivities

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GeneralWine

Wine Dinners are Back from Limbo in India

October 11, 2023Col Joe4403 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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WineSpain

Taste Spain India 2023 had something for everyone

September 30, 2023Col Joe4535 views
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Does a Tempranillo-Syrah wine paired with some Iberian ham ring a bell? If it does, then in all likelihood you are a die-hard wine lover. The preceding was just one of the delightful possibilities for vinos and gourmands to sample

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SakeJapan

Hakushika Sake looks up to the India Promise

August 4, 2023Col Joe4688 views
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Having seen Sake from close quarters since the last few years as the Founder of Sake Club India, I have often noticed the twinkle in an average beverage lover's eyes at the very mention of this Japanese national beverage. In

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WineEvents

Web Story: Wines by Anggel’s Share

January 1, 2023Col Joe5399 views
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Happy New Year! Here's wishing everybody a joyous 2023 with countless occasions for you to celebrate. New Year also means new beginnings; hence, here's my first-ever web story presented on this blog. The story lists an admirable collection of wines

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DrinksUnited Kingdom

Craft Spirits from the UK woo India

November 21, 2022Col Joe5083 views
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The timing perhaps couldn’t have been better. An inspiring range of Craft Spirits was showcased this October (2022) by the British High Commission in New Delhi and the Department for International Trade (DIT), even as hectic parleys resumed for the

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WineFrance

Tastin’ France hits a Six in India

October 30, 2022Col Joe5454 views
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Continuing its impressive streak in India, the sixth edition of Tastin' France offered a diverse bouquet of wines- some familiar and yet newer expressions. This year, the yearly fixture, which is organized by Business France India, saw thirteen French producers

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EuropeEvents

A Glassful of Europe in India

August 22, 2022Col Joe3855 views
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If a drinks lover in India were asked one wish that could come true, it would probably be the lowering of imported liquor prices. It is no secret that India has one of the stiffest trade tariffs on imported alcohol,

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PersonalitiesWineFrance

Adieu Monsieur Jean François Janoueix!

April 26, 2022Col Joe5072 views
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Jean-François Janoueix- Bordeaux's legendary winemaker and third-generation patriarch of Maison Joseph Janoueix that owns thirteen wine estates in the Libourne region of Bordeaux, France passed away recently at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Françoise Janoueix

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SakeJapan

Sake Shines at India’s First-Ever Vinexpo

January 14, 2022Col Joe4581 views
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Sake Club India represented various Sake breweries from Japan in India's first ever Vinexpo conducted in New Delhi in Dec 2021.

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WineFrance

The Fifth Edition of Tastin’ France Pushes the Envelope Further

December 22, 2021Col Joe5231 views
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Building up on its earlier editions, Tastin' France 2021 pitched itself higher by showcasing an impressive range of wines, spirits and liqueurs from different regions of France.

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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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☀️ Summer is here... and so is the perfect excuse ☀️ Summer is here... and so is the perfect excuse to explore something refreshing! 🍹🍶🍷
From Aperitivo Spritz and Ginjo Sake to Soju, Fruit Wine, Whisky Highballs and Zero-Alcohol alternatives, my latest Guns to Gewurztraminer article features 12 refreshing drinks to help you beat the heat.
💧 There’s even a 13th refresher that you shouldn’t miss!

🔗 Link in bio and as under:

https://guns2gewurztraminer.com/best-summer-drinks-2026/

#SummerDrinks #BeatTheHeat #WineLover #Sake #Soju Cocktails Whisky Beer ZeroAlcohol DrinkResponsibly WineEducation BeverageCulture ColonelJoe Guns2Gewurztraminer
An absolute honour to showcase a diverse range of An absolute honour to showcase a diverse range of Indian wines to an Israeli contingent.🇮🇳🇮🇱
Having tasted their wines earlier from the Biblical region of Binyamin hills, there were quite a few parallels to draw on the type of wines being produced by both countries.
What’s more we included some Indian cheeses including an Indian version of Brie, and the quintessential Kababs and Biryani that had the guests asking for more.
Looking forward to more such stimulating sessions 🍷
#coloneljoe #winetasting #friendsofindia  #indianwine israelindia🇮🇱🇮🇳
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
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