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”
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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”
Ofcourse We Do
Today WordPress prompts me with this question: Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? To which my answer is : Ofcourse We Do. Food and Wine Pairing An important step in anyone’s wine journey is when you experience for the first time, the magic of the food and wine pairing.ContinueContinue reading “Ofcourse We Do”
Creativity and Passions
Today’s WordPress prompt asks me that ‘If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time’? Well, like any other hypothetical situations, this shall also need a few assumptions: The world functions in these extra night hours, just as it’s does during daytime. Offices are open, people are adjusted to nightContinueContinue reading “Creativity and Passions”
My Three Wine ‘Pet Peeves’
We all have certain pet peeves in life, and the world of wines is no different. My three pet peeves related to wines are mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs. Less than the Standard Pour This is relevant to times when you order the wine by the glass. I have noticed this tendency amongst servers, evenContinueContinue reading “My Three Wine ‘Pet Peeves’”
An Evening With Clovis Taittinger
A champagne soiree featuring some of fabulous bubblies from the famous Champagne House Taittinger was organised recently at the Megu Alfreco, the upscale Japanese restaurant at the Hotel Leela Palace New Delhi. This sparkling evening witnessed attendance by many renowned wine people from the capital city. Taittinger Champagne Brut served at the Soiree Personally itContinueContinue reading “An Evening With Clovis Taittinger”
Happy Bees; Happy Vineyards
During my first visit to a vineyard in India many years ago, I saw a row of man-made beehives. Feeling curious I asked about these to the winemaker who had accompanied me and he simply said ‘happy bees mean happy vineyards’. Man-made beehives at Grover Zampa Vineyards near Bangalore, India. For a long time IContinueContinue reading “Happy Bees; Happy Vineyards”
Beach Life
Today’s prompt asks me – Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? “Mountain are calling and I must go” is one of my favourite quotes. But it’s winter time now here in India and the weather has already got cold. So my answer will be : Beach. Why ? Well, to indulge in ourContinueContinue reading “Beach Life”