On December 5, 2024, UNESCO recognized Japan’s “traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition brought a lot of happiness for the Sake lovers all over world and the celebration has been continuing ever since. Towards this, as a budding Sake enthusiast, it was aContinueContinue reading “Japanese Sake – A Celestial Offering”
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Three Old World Wines and One from the New World
As the President of Delhi Wine Club, I recently planned and conducted a wine Soiree for the club members at the iconic Captain’s Cellar at Hotel Taj Mahal at New Delhi, which was loved by all.
Adobe Emiliana Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
The Ambassador of Chile in New Delhi recently invited the members of Delhi Wine Club to a special wine dinner at his residence which featured four unique wines from his country. Chilean Ambassador speaking to guests about his country and it’s wine culture Whereas all these wines enticed every one of us with their charm,ContinueContinue reading “Adobe Emiliana Sauvignon Blanc Reserva”
Boschetto Campacci, DOCG Franciacorta Vittoria 2018
Luigi Frascino, from Campania, founder of the Frascino Group, arrived in Tuscany in 2016, where he went on to establish the Boschetto Campacci – a winemaking company. What started humbly by renovating an abandoned farm, now has vineyards and a wine cellar. The premises also has a Wine Resort – Villa Campacci, located in theContinueContinue reading “Boschetto Campacci, DOCG Franciacorta Vittoria 2018”
Italian Wine Tasting at the ‘Italy Meets India’ Event
The Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, CDP – Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and SIMEST, in collaboration with IICCI – Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ITA – Italian Trade Agency and FIFI – Forum of Indian Food Importers, organised Italy Meets India – an event dedicated to Italian and Indian companies in the food and beverageContinueContinue reading “Italian Wine Tasting at the ‘Italy Meets India’ Event”
Vinitaly India Road Show 2025
Vinitaly, a globally recognized benchmark for the wine industry and one of the leading wine and spirits trade fairs, hosted the Vinitaly India Road Show in New Delhi for the first time on 8th Sept at Hotel Taj Vivanta Dwarka. It was organised by Verona Fiere (Italy) in collaboration with Indian Chamber of Commerce. VinitalyContinueContinue reading “Vinitaly India Road Show 2025”
Vinum Hadrianum
The Romanesque title of this write up refers to the eponymous winery located in the Abruzzo wine region in central Italy. This boutique wine house believes that ‘when you drink Vinum Hadrianum wine, time stands still’ and this is because these wines are made using the ‘same tools and techniques developed during the height ofContinueContinue reading “Vinum Hadrianum”
Sake Luncheon at Japanese Ambassador’s Residence
It was a great honour for me to be invited by the Ambassador of Japan to India HE Mr Ono Keiichi at his residence for an official luncheon with Japanese Cuisine and Sake. Ambassador of Japan addressing the gathering The Goodwill Ambassadors The ceremonial proceedings unfolded with the official nomination and felicitation of Mr BrehadeeshContinueContinue reading “Sake Luncheon at Japanese Ambassador’s Residence”
Tryst with Sake at His Majesty The Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Celebration in India
The celebration of the birthday of His Majesty The Emperor of Japan organised at the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi witnessed attendance in large numbers by diplomats, bureaucrats and prominent citizens of the capital. Welcome address by the Ambassador Very commendably the Ambassador opened his welcome speech in Hindi, a gesture which was appreciatedContinueContinue reading “Tryst with Sake at His Majesty The Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Celebration in India”
Growing International Acclaim of Brazilian Sparkling Wines
Recently I had an opportunity to attend a special wine tasting organised at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (you can read about it here) where I got my first exposure to Brazilian wines. The event attended by the Ambassador of Brazil himself and many diplomats showcased a large number of wines from Brazil.ContinueContinue reading “Growing International Acclaim of Brazilian Sparkling Wines”