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. TheContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue reading “Clarendelle Rouge – Inspired by a First Growth Legacy”

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 flightContinueContinue reading “Chateau Kirwan – a Third Growth Grand Cru Classe from Margaux”

An Evening of Global Cultures, Exquisite Wines and Timeless Taj Hospitality

An enchanting evening unfolded on 4th Oct 25 when the expat members of Wineglitz India – The Wine Club met for their very first club dinner at the famous Spicy Duck restaurant in the historic Hotel Taj Palace New Delhi. For Mukul Manku, the President of the Club, this was a manifestation of his firmContinueContinue reading “An Evening of Global Cultures, Exquisite Wines and Timeless Taj Hospitality”

“Wineglitz India – The Wine Club” Wine Dinner with Celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani

As President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, I put together the wonderful 3rd Wineglitz India Wine Dinner at the Omny Kitchen – the new restaurant by Chef Vicky Ratnani at Gurgaon on 12th July. The highlight of the event was the exceptionally curated menu by the Celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani where all dishes wereContinueContinue reading ““Wineglitz India – The Wine Club” Wine Dinner with Celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani”

2nd Wineglitz India Dinner with Wines of Piemonte

As the Founder of Wineglitz India, I organised the 2nd Wineglitz Dinner at the upscale San Gimignano Restaurant at the historic Hotel The Imperial in New Delhi on 19th April 2025. The event which featured four wines from Piemonte Wine Region in North West Italy, was well attended both by the founder members as wellContinueContinue reading “2nd Wineglitz India Dinner with Wines of Piemonte”

Sands of time

Do you need time? “Footprints on the sands of time” is a phrase from the poem “A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It describes the mark that great people leave on history, and the idea that even though we are mortal, we can leave a lasting impression on future generations.  Well I do not claimContinueContinue reading “Sands of time”

A 100 Dollar Meal

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? 100 Dollars (French Wine $50, rest food and taxes). Totally worth it since it was a family get together after a long time with lots of memories created. Read about it in the post shared below. https://wineglitz.in/2022/10/26/family-bonding-over-cotes-du-rhone-blanc-reserve/