A Tasting of Brazilian Wines at Embassy of Brazil in India

As someone who actively follows the world of wines, I have been always been aware of the growing quality and stature of wines of Brazil however till now I hadn’t got an opportunity to taste these. So I felt fortunate and privileged to attend a unique wine tasting organised at the Embassy of Brazil inContinue reading "A Tasting of Brazilian Wines at Embassy of Brazil in India"

Kastro Tireli Bornova Misketi

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 sommelierContinue reading "Kastro Tireli Bornova Misketi"

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 theContinue 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 theContinue 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 certifiedContinue 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 theContinue 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 MinisterContinue 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”Continue 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. TheContinue 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 itContinue reading "A Wine Dispenser"