Creating experiences with Wines
Do you trust your instincts? Yes I do, both in my life situations and also in pursuit of my life’s passions. Wine : A Product of Passion Whereas a lot is scientific methodology, techniques and machinery is involved in winemaking but in the end, wine is surely a product of passion. This is supported byContinue reading "Instinctive Wine Tasting"
What's your favorite month of the year? Why? “Fear not November’s challenge bold. We’ve books and friends, and hearths that never can grow cold. These make amends.” – Alexander L. Fraser November is undoubtedly my favourite month of the year. Why ? Well amongst many reasons, one is that it starts with my birthday- firstContinue reading "The November Wine"
What is your favorite place to go in your city? A restaurant at the historic Hotel Imperial in heart of Delhi, 1911 is aptly described by its website as: Designed in art deco style, 1911 Restaurant is a bustling all-day-dining Indo-style brasserie, accentuated with a relaxed and lively environment, and toned-down service for an uncomplicatedContinue reading "Indian Wine Day at 1911"
What's the first impression you want to give people? In the world of wines, the first impression I want to give people is that of an elegant and a knowledgeable wine connoisseur. As a qualified wine professional and an enthusiast, I take it upon myself to promote a healthy wine culture with an emphasis onContinue reading "A Wine Connoisseur"
What book are you reading right now? Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson – A longish name but the book itself is a gripping one and hooks you from the start. Thomas Jefferson was the fourth President of the United States, and interestingly he is also considered the Father of American Wine. AContinue reading "The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson"
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? London, thou art the flower of cities all!”William Dunbar Our first visit to United Kingdom 🇬🇧 happened this year itself when we went there on a family trip, and we absolutely loved the city. So much so that if we could live anywhereContinue reading "Fascinating City of London"
What's the coolest thing you've ever found (and kept)? Find your passion and you’ll never work a day in your lifeMark Twain Although I fully subscribe to the above quote, but as I enter into my mid fifties now, I also realise that how difficult it is for us to find our true passion inContinue reading "My Passion for Wines"
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? Stepping on the treadmill every morning is a something which I love to do, and paradoxically it’s also this same routine which I try to skip, mostly due to laziness getting better of me. All the same I do manage toContinue reading "Wine and Exercise"
Members of Delhi Wine Club got an opportunity recently to attend a Seminar and Tasting of Sake & Spirits of Japan organised under aegis of Embassy of Japan in India. The venue, Aloft Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi was packed to the brim during the event which also saw attendance by the First Secretary (FoodContinue reading "Sake & Spirits of Japan"
Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? Well the nearest we can to meet or rather see a famous person was King Charles. During a recent visit to Scotland, we were walking towards the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and as we reached near we realised that it has been blockedContinue reading "Meeting Jancis Robinson"
