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”
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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”
A Wine Dinner with Wines of Southern Australia
On 22nd August, Mukul Manku put together a wonderful wine dinner with wines of Southern Australia. Held at the upscale Spicy Duck restaurant in the historic Hotel Taj Palace New Delhi, this event was relished and appreciated by all present. In this post Mukul writes about his experience. The Wine Flight The Wine Flight TheContinueContinue reading “A Wine Dinner with Wines of Southern Australia”
A Wine of Uruguay that compliments Indian Flavours
As the President Wineglitz India – The Wine Club, I recently got an opportunity to interact with H.E. Mr Alberto A. Guani, the Ambassador of Uruguay to India. It was a great honour for me to receive a bottle of Uruguay Wine from His Excellency during the meeting. Back home I unwrapped it. It wasContinueContinue reading “A Wine of Uruguay that compliments Indian Flavours”
Wine Dinners by Mukul Manku
This post lists out the various wine dinners organised and conducted by Mukul Manku (latest on top). #23 : Sipping through Europe in the Orient Express Read about it here #22 : An Evening of Global Cultures, Exquisite Wines and Timeless Taj Hospitality Read about it here #21 : Wineglitz India Wine Dinner at SanContinueContinue reading “Wine Dinners by Mukul Manku”