Family bonding over Cotes Du Rhone Blanc Reserve

Une réunion de famille Empty nesters are what parents become once their children grow up and leave home to carve out a niche for themselves, often on a work assignment in a different city. Being one of the ilk we were delighted when our son joined us at home for a family reunion - uneContinue reading "Family bonding over Cotes Du Rhone Blanc Reserve"

Indian Theatre, German Riesling and a rainy evening

The rainy in spell came unannounced. A week into October, the weather had been nippy already hinting at an early arrival of winters. It was pouring heavily by the time we reached the LTG Auditorium at heart of New Delhi. The watch showed half past three in afternoon. Still half an hour to go forContinue reading "Indian Theatre, German Riesling and a rainy evening"

Dante Di Fiorenza – a Chianti which pairs well with Indian kebabs and tikkas

For all those who are curious (or even suspicious) about pairing international wines with Indian grub, I recommend to please try out the wine and food mentioned in this post. But first let's talk about the wine. Chianti The most commonly consumed wine in Italy, and interestingly, the most commonly consumed Italian wine in theContinue reading "Dante Di Fiorenza – a Chianti which pairs well with Indian kebabs and tikkas"

A family visit to Grover Zampa Vineyards, Nandi Hills

If you are a wine person and you happen to be in Bangalore, India then a visit to Grover Zampa Vineyards (GZV) becomes a foregone conclusion. Unlock 3.0 provided one such opportunity which I utilised to put together a family sojourn to this renowned winery and its vineyards. Here I endeavour to record some ofContinue reading "A family visit to Grover Zampa Vineyards, Nandi Hills"

Mauro Sebaste Winery – first zoom webinar by Delhi Wine Club

The first zoom webinar by Delhi Wine Club was conducted on 24 May 2021 wherein the members of the club got a chance to interact with the owners of one of fine wine houses in Piedmont region of north Italy - the Mauro Sebaste Winery. The webinar was moderated by Sourish Bhattacharyya, a renowned DelhiContinue reading "Mauro Sebaste Winery – first zoom webinar by Delhi Wine Club"