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WineIndia

Signet: Grover’s Bold Statement on the Future of Indian Fine Wine

July 18, 2026Col Joe97 views
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ProWine Mumbai Returns in November 2026: What Visitors Can Expect

July 11, 2026Col Joe120 views
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12 Top Refreshing Drinks for Summer 2026

June 26, 2026Col Joe2365 views
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Malbec Day 2026: The Quiet Premiumisation of Argentina’s Favourite Red

May 24, 2026Col Joe3260 views
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WineUSA

California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe3009 views
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EventsIndia

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

March 11, 2026Col Joe2679 views
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Editor's Picks

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Ohhh…oh Summer Wine

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John Salvi: A Count who Mastered the art of Wine

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Mouton Cadet 3.0 Reborn

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WineIndia

A Celebration of Indian Wines at Spiritz Wine Awards 2018

November 30, 2018Col Joe5598 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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BeerLaunch

The New “Hopper” on the Indian Beer Bandwagon

November 22, 2018Col Joe13416 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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WineGeneral

Wines to Gift This Festive Season

November 3, 2018Col Joe7248 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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WineGreece

Greek Comprehensibility: Vaeni Naoussa Way

October 11, 2018Col Joe7101 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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WineEvents

Devati Mallick : The first Champion Sommelière from India

September 10, 2018Col Joe7430 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 Joe8599 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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WineEvents

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

August 14, 2018Col Joe7234 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

August 5, 2018Col Joe6390 views
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Know the top 5 takeaways of pre-curated wine dinners

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Cognac Tasting with Rémy Martin VSOP on National Cognac Day

June 29, 2018Col Joe5830 views
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A Cognac tasting and dinner by Colonel Joe and Remy Martin VSOP saw Defence Services Officers take famously to the 'Elixir of Gods'.

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With 22 Awards in 4 Years, Grover’s VA Collection Wines Going Strong

June 23, 2018Col Joe6116 views
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On the fourth anniversary of the launch of Vijay Amritraj Collection wines, the tennis icon arrived in New Delhi to share the vision and story behind these wines. The VA collection wines have already won 22 awards in two years

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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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You saw the teaser, now here’s the complete roundu You saw the teaser, now here’s the complete roundup 🍷
An unforgettable evening celebrating the elegance of French wines at The Lalit, featuring an exceptional lineup of Champagne Lacuisse, Volnay, Pommard, Château Marquis d’Alesme, Château Branaire-Ducru, and refreshing Rosés from Provence. 🇫🇷
From perfectly paired Seekh Kebabs, Tandoori Prawns and Mushroom Galouti to insightful conversations with Charles Donnadieu, Corporate Sommelier at The Lalit, and Mr. Pascal from the Embassy of France, this evening beautifully showcased the harmony between fine wines, great food and warm hospitality.
Pour yourself a glass and enjoy the highlights! 🍾🍷
#FrenchWine #Champagne #Bordeaux #Burgundy #ProvenceRose WineTasting
Snapshots of a Premium French wines tasting with A Snapshots of a Premium French wines tasting with Agents de l’Ambassade
Full video coming shortly…
#frenchwine #premiumfrenchwines
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
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