This post lists out the various wine dinners organised and conducted by Mukul Manku (latest on top). #25 : Four Wines. Three Countries. One Memorable Evening. Read about it here #24 : Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé Read about it here #23 : Sipping through Europe in theContinue reading "Wine Dinners by Mukul Manku"
From Delhi to 150 Countries: A Small Milestone for Wineglitz India
One of the joys of maintaining a wine blog is that you never quite know where your words will travel. This week, WordPress informed me that ‘Wineglitz India’ has unlocked a rather commendable achievement: visitors from more than 150 countries have viewed the website. And this certainly brought a smile to my face. When IContinue reading "From Delhi to 150 Countries: A Small Milestone for Wineglitz India"
The Maharaja Table and the Pagodes of Bordeaux – An Unexpected Indian Connection Behind a Saint-Estèphe Icon
Do you believe in coincidences? I certainly do. In fact, I often feel that coincidences are the universe’s subtle way of talking with us, revealing stories that were waiting to be discovered. While planning our upcoming Wineglitz India wine dinner on 18th July, one such coincidence emerged—and it was too beautiful not to share. TheContinue reading "The Maharaja Table and the Pagodes of Bordeaux – An Unexpected Indian Connection Behind a Saint-Estèphe Icon"
Four Wines. Three Countries. One Memorable Evening
As President Wineglitz India - The Wine Club, Mukul Manku curated a wonderful wine dinner for the club members on 24th July 2026. Held at the Spicy Duck restaurant in Hotel Taj Palace New Delhi, the event saw a full house attendance. In this post Mukul talks about his experience during this memorable evening. TheContinue reading "Four Wines. Three Countries. One Memorable Evening"
Clarendelle Rouge – Inspired by a First Growth Legacy
My first tryst with Clarendelle wines happened in early 2024 when I got an opportunity to attend a masterclass organised at Hotel Leela Palace New Delhi. It was conducted by the Brand Ambassador Prashanth Saldanha who in his inimitable style, presented and talked about the three protagonist wines of Clarendelle Inspired by Haut Brion portfolio.Continue reading "Clarendelle Rouge – Inspired by a First Growth Legacy"
Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé
As President Wineglitz India - The Wine Club, Mukul Manku put together an exclusive wine dinner for the members of the club. Held at the PDR of the reimagined and relaunched Le Cirque restaurant in Hotel Leela Palace New Delhi, the event featured exclusive French wines including a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Bordeaux.Continue reading "Patrimoine Français: An Evening Crowned by a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé"
Chateau Kirwan – a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Margaux
On 14th March 2026, an exceptional wine dinner unfolded at PDR of Le Cirque restaurant, located within Hotel The Leela Palace in the heart of Delhi. Put together by Mukul Manku for members of his club ‘Wineglitz India – The Wine Club’, the evening featured both an excellently curated food menu and a distinguished flightContinue reading "Chateau Kirwan – a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Margaux"
Habits de Lumiere – the Festival of Lights in Epernay, France
During a three days stay at the Reims in the Champagne region of France, Mukul Manku went on a family visit to the nearby city of Epernay, to attend the famous Habits de Lumiere - also known as the Festival of Lights. In this post, Mukul talks about his experience. A Train Journey to EpernayContinue reading "Habits de Lumiere – the Festival of Lights in Epernay, France"
Hautvillers – the Cradle of Champagne
UNESCO World Heritage Landscape Hautvillers is part of a UNESCO listing called the Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars. Inscribed in 2015, this designation recognises the historic vineyard slopes around villages like Hautvillers, along with the Champagne houses and cellars in Reims and Épernay. This historic village is closely associated with Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monkContinue reading "Hautvillers – the Cradle of Champagne"
Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 173eme
During a recent visit to Reims France, Mukul Manku savoured Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 173eme at Le Parvis champagne bar just across the famous Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims. In this post Mukul writes about this ethereal experience. Enchanting City of Reims A visit to the city of Reims in heart of the champagne region, was onContinue reading "Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée 173eme"
An Exceptional Tasting of Wines of Chateau Cheval Blanc alongside Cheval des Andes
Located in south of Saint Emilion and bordering Pomerol, Château Cheval Blanc has an exceptionally rich soil profile with an interplay of gravel, clay and sand. Cabernet Franc and Merlot flourish across 39 hectares of this historic estate. As President of Wineglitz India - The Wine Club, Mukul Manku attended the Tasting of the WinesContinue reading "An Exceptional Tasting of Wines of Chateau Cheval Blanc alongside Cheval des Andes"