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”
Category Archives: Wine
Delhi Wine Club : President’s Message
I took over as President of the prestigious Delhi Wine Club in January 2024 and since then it has been my endeavour to organise excellent wine events for the members of the club in different formats like Sit Down Wine Dinners, Wine Soirées, Wine Masterclass etc. As a conscious effort, I tried and was successfulContinueContinue reading “Delhi Wine Club : President’s Message”
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? At the outset I want to reiterate that all my posts in response to the prompts given by WordPress are as related to my wine passion and not my life in general. Since my blog page is about wines only so I feel it’s justifiedContinueContinue reading “WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines”
La Degustation Visuelle
Who are your favorite artists? I first came across Caroline Brun through my Facebook page called as The Champagne Trails and soon realised that her life and work epitomises amalgamation of two of my main interests – Art and Champagne. The fact that my page is on the topic of champagne itself, further sparked myContinueContinue reading “La Degustation Visuelle”
Have you tried making YouTube Shorts ?
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? These days my favourite pastime is watching and making YouTube Shorts. Here’s one which I published recently: https://youtube.com/shorts/hJG5dnLwAyY?si=dUkCu9jvcO3qfc2t There no end to being creative on YouTube Shorts YouTube Shorts are short-form videos up to 60 seconds long which can be made and posted on YouTube. Somewhat akin toContinueContinue reading “Have you tried making YouTube Shorts ?”
Real Estate and Wines
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Honestly it would be a nightmare. Losing all possessions in a material world will surely be a harrowing experience and I shudder at the mere thought of it. But as humans we are resilient and built to cope with adverse situations. In such a scenario,ContinueContinue reading “Real Estate and Wines”
Indian Food And Wine Pairing
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? Pairing of Indian dishes with wines is one topic about which I’ve changed my mind over the years as a wine enthusiast. Curry and Spices Let me be honest, Indian food and Wines do not naturally make a heavenly pair. The quintessential spicy IndianContinueContinue reading “Indian Food And Wine Pairing”
Breaking Ice At A Wine Dinner
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. It was during my initial days in the world of wines. As a natural progression I had started attending many wine soirées and wine events happening in the town where there was always something new to learn besides making like minded friends and contacts.ContinueContinue reading “Breaking Ice At A Wine Dinner”
The Shared Destiny With My Computer
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? My Computer My computer occupies a small space along the front wall of my office next to the entrance door. Sometimes I feel we both have shared a destiny in the sense that at times there is an excessive work load on us and andContinueContinue reading “The Shared Destiny With My Computer”
How To Taste Wine
What skill would you like to learn? Disclaimer With about ten years of wine experience, I’m not a novice when it comes to wine tasting. I’ve studied it and can write notes of a wine tasting reasonably well sans identifying 20 aromas in one sniff though. Image: Google To Taste Or Not To Taste ThereContinueContinue reading “How To Taste Wine”