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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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EventsIndia

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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WineAustralia

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 Joe3658 views
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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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Mouton Cadet 3.0 Reborn

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Interview of the year : Michel Drappier

November 22, 2019Col Joe5844 views
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Ravi Joshi converses with Champagne icon Michel Drappier dwelling on topics like the Drappier winemaking philosophy, their aversion to sulphur, developing new grape varietals for Champagne, positivism about India as a market for Champagne and much more...

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WineGeneral

Wine Recommendations for the Festive Season in India

October 25, 2019Col Joe6256 views
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India is a land of festivals and celebrations all year round. But it is the winter months that are extra special with the weather at its best and a string of festivities galore. Here's a shortlist of wines recommended for

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SpiritsWhiskey

Whyte & Mackay Whiskies back in India

September 19, 2019Col Joe6688 views
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Whyte and Mackay whiskies are back in India through VBev, who have introduced The Dalmore 12 YO, Jura 10 YO and the blended Scotch whisky John Barr Reserve with plans afoot to introduce more from the W&M portfolio.

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WineArgentina

Bodega Argento: The Shining Star of Argentine Wines in India

August 22, 2019Col Joe6943 views
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Argentina's highest selling wines in India from Bodega Argento were showcased in New Delhi around the visit of Ignacio González Villanueva, Area Manager Asia, Africa and Oceania of Avinea Group.

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Nanjing Style Duck

July 23, 2019Col Joe8312 views
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A twist to the traditional Nanjing Duck recipe by Chef Paumuanlal Tangpua of Hotel Pullman New Delhi Aerocity. The twist is by processing the Duck twice - first by braising the duck for hours, and second by deep frying the

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An Evening with Whisky Legend Jim Murray

July 19, 2019Col Joe5899 views
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Jim Murray arrived in India to take people through the rudimentary of whisky tasting. The Whisky Guru and a de facto authority on whisk(e)y writes the annual Jim Murray's Whisky Bible  read the world over with unparalleled enthusiasm among whisky

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WineIndia

A Geometric Progression at Grover-Zampa Vineyards

June 7, 2019Col Joe5905 views
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India's No. 2 winemaker Grover Zampa Vineyards has upped the ante with vineyard acquisitions, new wines, state-of-the-art winery equipment and wine tourism on the horizon.

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WineArgentina

A celebration of Argentine Wines on Malbec World Day 2019

May 20, 2019Col Joe5094 views
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The 2019 edition of Malbec World Day was celebrated in New Delhi. The day falls on 17 Apr each year, with its significance lying in a landmark event when on 17 April 1853, then Argentine President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento officially

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WineIndia

Wine Shines at delWine Summit and Excellence Awards 2019

May 14, 2019Col Joe5648 views
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Bigger and better would be the right words to describe the delWine Summit and Excellence Awards (dWSEA) that concluded recently in its second edition in New Delhi.

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Ohhh…oh Summer Wine

April 16, 2019Col Joe8434 views
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There are certain wines that are more enjoyable during a particular season. Here's a list of wines that are particularly suited to the summer season. We call them "Summer Wines".

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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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