In a recent Turkish Wine Masterclass organised by the Delhi Wine Club. I got an opportunity to learn about some wonderful wines of Türkiye. In this post I talk about one of such wines – Kastro Tireli Bornova Misketi. This Masterclass on Türkiye Wines was conducted by Tûba Yargic de Wilde, a certified aspirant sommelierContinueContinue reading “Kastro Tireli Bornova Misketi”
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Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot from Türkiye
In a recent Turkish Wine Masterclass and Dinner, I got an opportunity to savour the wonderful wines of Türkiye and even speak about some of these. In this post I talk about one of such wines. This Masterclass on Türkiye Wines was conducted by Tûba Yargic de Wilde, a certified aspirant sommelier who is theContinueContinue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot from Türkiye”
Kastro Tireli Junus
In a recent Turkish Wine Masterclass and Dinner, I got an opportunity to savour the wonderful wines of Türkiye and even speak about some of these. In this post I talk about one of such wines. This Masterclass on Türkiye Wines was conducted by Tûba Yargic de Wilde, a certified aspirant sommelier who is theContinueContinue reading “Kastro Tireli Junus”
Cehennem Deresi
In a recent Turkish Wine Masterclass and Dinner, I got an opportunity to savour the wonderful wines of Türkiye and even speak about some of these. In this post I talk about one of such wine called as Cehennem Deresi. This Masterclass on Türkiye Wines was excellently conducted by Tûba Yargic de Wilde, a certifiedContinueContinue reading “Cehennem Deresi”
Kastro Tireli Narince Viognier
In a recent Turkish Wine Masterclass and Dinner, I got an opportunity to savour the wonderful wines of Türkiye and even speak about some of these. In this post I talk about one of such wines. This Masterclass on Türkiye Wines was conducted by Tûba Yargic de Wilde, a certified aspirant sommelier who is theContinueContinue reading “Kastro Tireli Narince Viognier”
Official Inauguration of Embassy of Moldova in India
I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the official inauguration of Embassy of Moldova in India, where I also got to savour some nice Wines of Moldova. The official inauguration of Embassy of Moldova in India happened on 15th Dec 2024 at Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel in a ceremony graced by India’s External Affairs MinisterContinueContinue reading “Official Inauguration of Embassy of Moldova in India”
The Spirit of a Place
Before I write about our tryst with Paris, let me touch upon the title of this post – The Spirit of a Place . Many years ago, I got introduced to the concept that ‘every place – maybe a town, city or a country, has an inherent spirit’. “Breathe Paris in, it nourishes the soul”ContinueContinue reading “The Spirit of a Place”
What should be the Dress Code in a Wine Dinner?
What are your two favorite things to wear? As the President of a Wine Club, it always becomes incumbent on me to decide upon an appropriate dress code for any upcoming wine dinner of the club. As simple as it sounds, this has often been a topic of intense WhatsApp discussions in the group. TheContinueContinue reading “What should be the Dress Code in a Wine Dinner?”
A Wine Dispenser
Today’s prompt : What technology would you be better off without, why? The first time I happened to see a Wine Dispenser was during my visit to an upscale wine bar in one of high end hotel’s in the city. Placed neatly on a shelf against the wall, it appeared sleek and chick. Touting itContinueContinue reading “A Wine Dispenser”
First Wineglitz Dinner
My wine journey started about ten years back. Prior to that I did have an exposure to wine on many social occasions as also in some official long table dinners where wine was used to raise a toast. I also used to carry wine as a gift when someone invited us to their home forContinueContinue reading “First Wineglitz Dinner”