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ProWine Mumbai Returns in November 2026: What Visitors Can Expect

July 11, 2026Col Joe71 views
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12 Top Refreshing Drinks for Summer 2026

June 26, 2026Col Joe2297 views
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Malbec Day 2026: The Quiet Premiumisation of Argentina’s Favourite Red

May 24, 2026Col Joe3226 views
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WineUSA

California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe2977 views
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India Bartender Show 2026: Where India’s Bar Culture Met the World

March 11, 2026Col Joe2650 views
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Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé in New Delhi: The Mother of All Tastings

December 22, 2025Col Joe3516 views
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A Duckhorn Masterclass in New Delhi

October 25, 2023Col Joe5339 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

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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 Joe4575 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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Hakushika Sake looks up to the India Promise

August 4, 2023Col Joe4739 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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Web Story: Wines by Anggel’s Share

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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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Craft Spirits from the UK woo India

November 21, 2022Col Joe5136 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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Tastin’ France hits a Six in India

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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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A Glassful of Europe in India

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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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Adieu Monsieur Jean François Janoueix!

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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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Sake Shines at India’s First-Ever Vinexpo

January 14, 2022Col Joe4618 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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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 of the most premium Indian wines have been la Some of the most premium Indian wines have been launched in New Delhi! 
The Signet🍷 range from Grover Zampa Vineyards is not only a great representation of single vineyard and different maturing philosophies, it is also a bold statement about the ever-ascending prowess of Indian winemakers.
Retailing in Delhi in the ₹4000+ range, these wines are a must try for true blue wine lovers out there.
Thanks @manuelina_wineexplorer for a wonderful tasting experience and @tajmahalhotelnewdelhi for the hospitality 👏
Details coming soon on our blog.
#indianwine #premiumindianwines #groversignet #finewine #nandihills
If you still haven’t read about our selection of d If you still haven’t read about our selection of drinks for the summer, here’s some motivation 🙌🕺🥂
In the pic: Aperol Spritz with some munchies that we fixed for this weekend afternoon.
Discover more such refreshing drinks at 
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https://guns2gewurztraminer.com/best-summer-drinks-2026/
Or click on the link in bio.
Cheers!
#coloneljoe #summerdrinks #guns2gewurztraminer #aperolspritz
☀️ 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 
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The wines, in order of service:

1. Chandon Brut Classic — A milestone bottle. With the winery recently acquired by Sula Vineyards, this may be one of the final releases under the Chandon India label. It exuded class as expected.

2. Sula Seco Rosé — Off-dry, with delicious fresh red fruit and a delicate salmon-pink sparkle.

3. Sula Dindori Reserve Chardonnay 2024 — Partially barrel-fermented and aged in French oak. India's most awarded Chardonnay, and it showed why.

4. Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — Bright, bouncy acidity with the variety's characteristic herbaceous note outlining the flavours of green apple and pear.

5. Fratelli Cabernet Franc-Shiraz — An easy-drinking red with velvety tannins and warm dark fruit. 

6. Sula Rasa Syrah 2024 — Full-bodied and dense, with dark blackfruit, cracked pepper, and spice. Exclusivity and approachability built into one.

7. Grover Vijay Amritraj Collection Red 2023 — Decanted for one hour. Great structure, a complex palate of dark fruits, sweet spice, and a lifted floral note. A touch of the Northern Rhône in the Nandi Hills.

8. Fratelli Sette 2023 — Decanted for one and a half hours. Rounded tannins, dark fruits, spice, and herbal complexity. Rightfully a “Super Indian“ - India’s answer to a Super Tuscan.

#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
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