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

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

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ProWine Mumbai Returns in November 2026: What Visitors Can Expect

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VBev brings M Chapoutier wines to India

December 21, 2018Col Joe11258 views
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A new kid on the Indian alcoholic beverages space, VBev has started importing wines from the famed French house of M. Chapoutier. VBev is headed by Sumedh Singh Mandla, a renowned food and beverage personality from India.

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“Jai Ho” to Indian Wine Day

December 6, 2018Col Joe6068 views
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The second edition of Indian Wine Day was celebrated across The Lalit Hotels for the second consecutive year on 16 Nov 2018. Founded by The Lalit Group and the Indian Wine Academy in association with India’s various wine clubs, Indian

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A Celebration of Indian Wines at Spiritz Wine Awards 2018

November 30, 2018Col Joe5639 views
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Spiritz - India’s premier alcoholic beverages magazine once again celebrated the cause of Indian wine by awarding the best of bests on a national stage at Spiritz Wine Awards 2018.

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The New “Hopper” on the Indian Beer Bandwagon

November 22, 2018Col Joe13625 views
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India's prominent alcoholic beverages importer has teamed up with Brouwerij De Brabandere to produce Hopper- a beer perfected from a 100 year old recipe. Hopper comes in two variants- Witbier and Blonde.

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Wines to Gift This Festive Season

November 3, 2018Col Joe7309 views
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In the thick of the festive season in India, here are some wine recommendations for gifting.

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Greek Comprehensibility: Vaeni Naoussa Way

October 11, 2018Col Joe7188 views
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At a recent preview tasting of wines from Greece, I was happy to know that if so wanted, I could easily buy the wines being tasted on my way back home. Delhi based InAct Consultancy has imported four wines from

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Devati Mallick : The first Champion Sommelière from India

September 10, 2018Col Joe7508 views
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Devati Mallick from The Oberoi Bengaluru won the 11th Indian Sommelier Championship while Gaurav Dixit from The Leela Mumbai and Sudhakar Singh from Bo-Tai New Delhi finished as first and second runners-up respectively.

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John Salvi: A Count who Mastered the art of Wine

September 4, 2018Col Joe8822 views
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The inspiring story of Count John Salvi, one of the earliest Masters of Wine who continues his relentless pursuit of wine ...

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Wine on the Cards: An Innovative Evening of Wine and Tarot

August 14, 2018Col Joe7323 views
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An unique wine dinner with tarot for company made for an evening to remember in New Delhi. The dinner was conducted by La Cave Fine Wines and Spirits, India's uber niche chain of wine stores.

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Top 5 Takeaways of Pre-Curated Wine Dinners

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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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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
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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.

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Going with the Retro trend with a Real image. Circ Going with the Retro trend with a Real image.
Circa 1993. 
Location:  A bar in Pune
The groove was already set 😂🥃
#coloneljoe #retro #lookingback #worldofdrinks #beverageidustry
🍷 25 years of Sula Vineyards—and what a journey it 🍷 25 years of Sula Vineyards—and what a journey it has been!
From its first bottle to becoming a powerhouse of Indian wine, Sula’s evolution is also a story of India’s changing wine culture. 🇮🇳🍇
✨ Premiumisation, 🍾 dealcoholised wines and 🌿 an expanding wine-tourism footprint point to an exciting next chapter.
I recently experienced this journey through an intimate tasting and fireside chat with Rajeev Samant and Subhash Arora.
📖 Read my take on Sula at 25—and what the next years could hold. Link in bio or as under:

https://guns2gewurztraminer.com/sula-vineyards-25-years-indian-wine/

#SulaVineyards #SulaAt25 #IndianWine #coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer
🍷 India’s wine & spirits world is getting ready fo 🍷 India’s wine & spirits world is getting ready for its biggest rendezvous!
ProWine Mumbai 2026 returns on 18–19 November, bringing together an exciting universe of wines, spirits, brands and industry professionals under one roof.
From established global names to emerging discoveries, there will be plenty to taste, explore and talk about.
And this year, Guns2Gewurztraminer is proud to be the Official Media Partner once again. 🥂
Expect new launches, fascinating people, unexpected pours and insights into where India’s beverage landscape is headed.
📍 Pavilion 3, Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai
18–19 November 2026 — Save the dates.
ProWine Mumbai: Come for the wines. Stay for the discoveries.

#ProWineMumbai #ProWineMumbai2026 #Guns2Gewurztraminer #WineIndia #IndianWine WineAndSpirits WineTrade SpiritsIndustry BeverageIndustry MumbaiEvents WineLovers DrinkIndustry SaveTheDate
Delhi Gets HIK 🍯 From Pune to Delhi — HIK Mead is Delhi Gets HIK 🍯
From Pune to Delhi — HIK Mead is making its way across India!
What makes this launch even more interesting? HIK is the only mead currently offered in a keg, bringing a fresh, modern take to this ancient honey-based drink. 🍯🍻
After Delhi, HIK is headed to a few more cities — including Goa, Lucknow, Ludhiana and Haldwani, alongside the metros.
The mead movement is spreading. And it’s just getting started.
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2012, Beaujolais. 🍇 A few days spent among the vin 2012, Beaujolais. 🍇 A few days spent among the vines during harvest—an experience that stays with you. Looking at today’s French vineyards, where warmer seasons are increasingly shifting harvest calendars, those memories feel rather different. Wine teaches you to notice change, vintage by vintage. 🍷
#Beaujolais #Harvest #WineLife #ClimateChange #Gamay
From vineyard to table, wine connects us to places From vineyard to table, wine connects us to places, history and each other.
Because wine isn’t just something we drink—it’s something we experience. 🍷
Presenting our recent experience of tasting some outstanding wines from @winepark_in , right in the heart of Delhi. Link as under or in bio:
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https://guns2gewurztraminer.com/wine-park-tasting-2026/
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#coloneljoe #winetasting #wineinindia #italianwine #frenchwine
The countdown is on! 🍷 ProWine Mumbai returns on The countdown is on! 🍷 
ProWine Mumbai returns on 18–19 November 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. 
As Official Media Partner, Guns2Gewurztraminer is excited to bring you closer to the people, products and stories shaping India’s beverage landscape. Stay tuned for more! 🥂 #ProWineMumbai #ProWineMumbai2026 #G2G #WineIndia #BeverageIndustry
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