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”
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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.ContinueContinue 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 flightContinueContinue 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 EpernayContinueContinue 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 monkContinueContinue 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 onContinueContinue 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 WinesContinueContinue reading “An Exceptional Tasting of Wines of Chateau Cheval Blanc alongside Cheval des Andes”
Sipping through Europe aboard the Orient Express
As President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, Mukul Manku organised a spectacular wine dinner for the members of the club at the Orient Express restaurant in Hotel Taj Palace Delhi. Held on 14th Nov 2025, the event filled the luxurious interiors of the historic restaurant with conviviality and laughter. Run up to the EventContinueContinue reading “Sipping through Europe aboard the Orient Express “
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 Wine Dinner at San Gimignano Restaurant
As President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, Mukul Manku put together this wonderful wine dinner for his Club members at the upscale San Gimignano Restaurant in the historic Hotel Imperial New Delhi. In this post Mukul talks about his experience. “We got a full house and the Hotel Imperial booked the entire San GimignanoContinueContinue reading “Wineglitz India Wine Dinner at San Gimignano Restaurant”