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WineArgentina

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

May 24, 2026Col Joe3105 views
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WineUSA

California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe2853 views
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EventsIndia

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

March 11, 2026Col Joe2533 views
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WineFrance

Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé in New Delhi: The Mother of All Tastings

December 22, 2025Col Joe3393 views
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WineAustralia

A Penfolds showcase in India ahead of the year end festivities

December 4, 2025Col Joe3373 views
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WineFrance

Tastin’ France 2025: Persistent and Well Timed

November 22, 2025Col Joe3659 views
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Mouton Cadet 3.0 Reborn

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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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Discovering the Hidden Pleasures of the Wine World

WineEventsUSA

The Indian Connect of Brian Streeter of Cakebread Cellars

April 29, 2018Col Joe6357 views
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At a dinner hosted by La Cave Fine Wines and Spirits at The Lodhi New Delhi, Brian Streeter, Culinary Director Cakebread Cellars delighted wine lovers of all hues with his exquisite cuisine.

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Print Articles

The Inspiring Wine Saga of GS Sareen

April 25, 2018Col Joe6478 views
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Is he a business tycoon, a vintner or both? It was not easy for me to sum up the wine passion of GS Sareen, my army buddy when Reva K Singh, Editor of India's foremost wine magazine Sommelier India put

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Launch

Spiritz Magazine’s Special Issue on Food and Drink Harmony Unveiled

March 29, 2018Col Joe6364 views
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India's largest selling alcoholic beverages magazine Spiritz recently launched a special issue that details seamless possibilities between food and drinks when cooked together. This is for the first time that any Indian publication has dedicated a complete issue on the fascinating

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Understanding Glen Grant Whisky with Robin Coupar

March 23, 2018Col Joe6526 views
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Robin Coupar, Whisky Ambassador of the Campari Group was in India to share his knowledge of Glen Grant single malt whisky that is part of his portfolio.

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SulaFest 2018: Another Milestone in Conviviality

March 3, 2018Col Joe5869 views
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India's biggest wine festival SulaFest concluded this February in its 11th avatar at Nashik. A report.

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Marchesi di Barolo: A Story of Love, Wine, Heritage and Personalities

February 10, 2018Col Joe7067 views
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Marchesi di Barolo wines were showcased in New Delhi by none other than Anna Abbona- the fifth generation owner of the iconic house that started the Barolo revolution.

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FeaturesRecipes From My Kitchen

Strawberry Cake

February 8, 2018Smita Joshi6590 views
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A home recipe of a delicious strawberry cake with suggested wine pairing.

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WineAustria

Schloss Gobelsburg’s Michael Moosbrugger is Upbeat on India

January 26, 2018Col Joe6410 views
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With the passage of time, Austrian wines are gaining more and more recognition in newer wine countries like India. But there is still a long way to go. Despite putting earnest efforts, Austrian wines have so far had limited success in 

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Robert Joseph: A Desirable “Black Sheep” of the Wine World

January 10, 2018Col Joe7060 views
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An Englishman making wine in south of France-that too going against age old norms and being successful at it? That's Robert Joseph for you whose value for money wines are already a hit with wine lovers in India.

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Interview of the Year : Baptiste Loiseau

December 24, 2017Col Joe7445 views
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Baptiste Loiseau,Cellar Master Rémy Martin visited India in 2017. Here's unravelling the secrets of Cognac- including the famed Louis Treize- with a heart to heart chat with him.

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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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