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DrinksGeneral

12 Top Refreshing Drinks for Summer 2026

June 26, 2026Col Joe2160 views
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WineArgentina

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

May 24, 2026Col Joe3177 views
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California Calling: A Curated Tasting in the Capital

May 4, 2026Col Joe2917 views
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EventsIndia

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

March 11, 2026Col Joe2596 views
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Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé in New Delhi: The Mother of All Tastings

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A Penfolds showcase in India ahead of the year end festivities

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John Salvi: A Count who Mastered the art of Wine

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PersonalitiesInterview

Interview of the Year : Baptiste Loiseau

December 24, 2017Col Joe7505 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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WineIndia

Indian Wine Day est Arrivé

December 5, 2017Col Joe6172 views
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The first ever Indian Wine Day was celebrated across India and in London on 16 Nov 17. The day was planned to coincide with the Beaujolais Nouveau day, that falls on every third thursday of November. The initiative was the

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Launch

Diversity of Indian Cuisine at “Diya- Simply INdiya”

November 19, 2017Col Joe73018 views
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Diya-Simply INdiya, the revamped restaurant at hotel Leela Ambience promises a holistic Indian cuisine experience. Exploring wine pairing possibilities with Indian cuisine may well be a fertile idea.

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WineIndia

Grover Zampa Vineyards Celebrate 25 Years of Winemaking

November 4, 2017Col Joe6798 views
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India's prominent winemaker Grover Zampa Vineyards celebrated their 25 years of winemaking by conducting marquee events and launching a new sparkling wine called Auriga.

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WineEvents

Coravin Comes to India

October 23, 2017Col Joe7044 views
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Coravin- the world’s most fancied wine gadget has arrived in India. And it is brought in by none other than Brindco - the country’s leading wine importer.

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WineAustralia

An Orbital Jump for Penfolds in India

October 13, 2017Col Joe6907 views
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Penfolds- Australia’s famous wine brand has been in India for several years now. But it’s grand coming in the country happened just recently with it’s fresh alignment with Brindco- the top importer of the country. This synergy is likely to

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WineEvents

Tour de Leela: Innovation Wine Dinner Style

August 23, 2017Col Joe5359 views
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Tour de Leela- a novel wine dinner by hotel Leela Ambience Gurugram took guests to quarters within the hotel, that they would not visit otherwise.

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FeaturesSommelier Diaries

The Latest Burgundian Wines in India

August 15, 2017Ankur Chawla7965 views
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In the world of wine, Burgundy has its place firmly etched in golden- or shall we say- Burgundian hue. This famed wine region of France is home to some of the world's most prized wines both in quality as well

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WineItaly

The Innate Charm of Friuli Venezia Giulia

August 3, 2017Col Joe11638 views
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It often happens that certain wine regions from a particular land get more attention than their peers. Reasons? Many- such as historical significance, marketing focus and global popularity of wine styles. But explore further and you are likely to discover

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FeaturesChef & Bev

Gnocchi di Tartufo (Truffle Gnocchi)

July 20, 2017Col Joe9069 views
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By: Leidy Liz Levitan, Italian Master Chef, Hotel Leela Ambience, Gurugram The word Gnocchi is derived from the Italian word nocchio, meaning a knot in wood. It has been a traditional type of Italian pasta in which potato and wild

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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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☀️ 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 🍷
#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
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
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