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Tasting Virasat Whisky: A journey through Indian Heritage

October 24, 2026Col Joe139 views
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Ozzano Selection showcases Italian Wine Diversity in New Delhi

October 14, 2026Col Joe2993 views
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Sula at 25: A Quarter-Century of Putting Indian Wine on the Map

September 10, 2026Col Joe2877 views
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Wine Park Tasting: A testament of India Moving Beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay

August 18, 2026Col Joe2971 views
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Signet: Grover’s Bold Statement on the Future of Indian Fine Wine

July 18, 2026Col Joe500 views
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ProWine Mumbai Returns in November 2026: What Visitors Can Expect

July 11, 2026Col Joe537 views
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Mouton Cadet 3.0 Reborn

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WineEvents

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

August 14, 2018Col Joe7351 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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WineGeneral

Top 5 Takeaways of Pre-Curated Wine Dinners

August 5, 2018Col Joe6475 views
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Know the top 5 takeaways of pre-curated wine dinners

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SpiritsEvents

Cognac Tasting with Rémy Martin VSOP on National Cognac Day

June 29, 2018Col Joe5913 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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WineIndia

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

June 23, 2018Col Joe6225 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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SpiritsEvents

Making Merry with The Laddie and The Botanist

June 17, 2018Col Joe5931 views
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To mix or not to mix! This is a dilemma that purists often face when presented with a libation of repute. The situation is dichotomous for sure. On one hand is the premise of appreciating a drink unadulterated in the

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WineSpain

Straight Talk with Miguel A Torres

June 10, 2018Col Joe6773 views
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Miguel A Torres, President of Spain's prestigious Torres Vineyards arrived in India to conduct a masterclass of Mas La Plana- a wine he created half a century ago. I took the opportunity to converse with him on globally relevant issues

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WineArgentina

Malbec World Day 2018 Celebrated in India

May 8, 2018Col Joe5625 views
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What's in a day? One may wonder, given the ever-increasing trend of associating specific days with events, objects, relations and more. A recent event evoking a similar thought was the Malbec World Day, which was celebrated in New Delhi at

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WineEventsUSA

The Indian Connect of Brian Streeter of Cakebread Cellars

April 29, 2018Col Joe6556 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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The Inspiring Wine Saga of GS Sareen

April 25, 2018Col Joe6663 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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Spiritz Magazine’s Special Issue on Food and Drink Harmony Unveiled

March 29, 2018Col Joe6555 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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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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Vin Haute Couture — that’s what I’d call this! 😍🍷 Vin Haute Couture — that’s what I’d call this! 😍🍷

A breathtaking showcase of Burgundian wines at the Embassy of France in India, under the aegis of Business France India, had wine lovers spellbound. 🤩

In my experience, this was the first tasting of its kind in India to bring together such a focused and wide ranging selection of Burgundy wines.

From regional Bourgogne appellations and Village wines to Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, the lineup was a fascinating exploration of Burgundy’s diversity. An outstanding vintage sparkling wine—not a Crémant de Bourgogne as one would normally anticipate, and a low-ABV wine spritzer added further intrigue.

Exquisite Burgundian delicacies rounded off the experience beautifully. 🇫🇷

Swipe through for a glimpse of this celebration of Burgundy, and stay tuned for more insights on the blog!

Santé! 🍷

#ColonelJoe #WineLover #FrenchWines #BurgundyWines #VinsDeBourgogne WineTasting
🥃 NEAT, WITH WATER, OR ON THE ROCKS? Three glasse 🥃 NEAT, WITH WATER, OR ON THE ROCKS?

Three glasses. One whisky. Three ways to explore its character!

My recent tasting of Virasat Whisky by Rampur Distillery came with a unique outing— a heritage walk around Delhi’s magnificent Humayun’s Tomb, connecting India’s fascinating past with the rising stature of Indian single malts.

🔗 Read the full story: Link in bio!

🥃 Now tell me — how do YOU prefer your whisky- neat, with water or “on the rocks” ?

#VirasatWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #WhiskyTasting 
#coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer
Happy Champagne Day! Celebrating the wine that sta Happy Champagne Day!
Celebrating the wine that started my wine journey on a rather celebratory note with a scholarship trip to the famed region.
Life has never been the same again 🫡
All I can say is- there are some great sparkling wines around the world- but the greatest of them remains Champagne 🥂 
Santé 🍾🥂🎊
🇮🇹🍷 A little Italy in every glass! From Veneto’s 🇮🇹🍷 A little Italy in every glass!

From Veneto’s fresh, mineral whites to Puglia’s bold Primitivo and Piedmont’s celebrated Barolo, this tasting was a delicious reminder of just how diverse Italian wines can be! 🍇✨

At a special New Delhi showcase by Ozzano Selection, guided by Matteo Ozzano, we travelled across Italy’s wine regions without leaving the table. Different grapes, different terroirs, different stories — and plenty to discover! 🥂

Some familiar names, some new discoveries, and one wonderful evening celebrating the art of Italian winemaking.

🔗 Read the full story on Guns2Gewurztraminer — link in bio!
#ItalianWines #WineTasting #OzzanoSelection #coloneljoe #guns2gewurztraminer
A fun bar takeover by ace mixologists Santosh Kukr A fun bar takeover by ace mixologists Santosh Kukreti and Sanjeet Yadav showcasing some ingenious cocktails made using a beverage selection from Bottle Bridge Beverages, that included a Mezcal Artesanal too!
Among the creative libations, my favourite turned out to be “Say Cheese”- 
made with Bourbon, Parmesan Cheese, Spicy Pineapple, Lemon and Vegan Foamer- a savoury delight that had  guests asking for more.
A perfect start to the festive season 🍸
Keep it coming folks!🙌
#coloneljoe #cocktailculture #cocktailkings #festiveseason #finebeverages
🇮🇳🥃 A promising future for Indian Whisky! An insi 🇮🇳🥃 A promising future for Indian Whisky! 
An insightful visit to the Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) and a stimulating meeting with its Director General Maj Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Chopra,  AVSM(Retd)- also my senior from the Indian Army 🫡 🇮🇳
Great to see IMWA’s efforts in defining standards for Indian malt whisky, strengthening credibility and helping Indian whisky reach a wider global audience. 🌍
As Indian whisky makes its mark internationally, such initiatives will be key to building recognition and trust.
Cheers to that!
#ColonelJoe #IndianWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #IMWA  #MakeInIndia
🥃 India’s single malt story just keeps getting mor 🥃 India’s single malt story just keeps getting more exciting! 🇮🇳

From earning global recognition to winning over Indian whisky lovers, homegrown single malts are proving that India can do much more than just drink whisky!

My recent tasting of Gamber Valley Whisky at Spiritz Achievers Awards was another reminder of the exciting possibilities emerging from India’s whisky scene.

👃 On the nose: Warm malt, hints of spice and inviting sweetness.
🥃 On the palate: Malty character, gentle spice and chocolate notes that make for an enjoyable sip.
✨ The finish: Warm, lingering and satisfying.

Indian single malts are carving out their own identity, one dram at a time. And for whisky lovers, that means more homegrown expressions worth exploring!

Have you tried Gamber Valley yet? What’s your favourite Indian single malt? 👇

#IndianSingleMalt #IndianWhisky #WhiskyTasting #makeinindia #ColonelJoe
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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#ProWineMumbai #ProWineMumbai2026 #Guns2Gewurztraminer #WineAndSpirits #WineIndia SpiritsIndia BeverageIndustry Mumbai ProWine
🍶 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
📍 San San, AIPL Masterpiece, Gurugram

₹4,999 all-inclusive
✨ Special pricing for Sake Club India Events Community members. WhatsApp +91 9354561987

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.

#SakeClubIndia #JapaneseSake #SakeExperience #GurugramEvents #coloneljoe
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