Today’s Prompt queried – ‘What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals’? So here goes. Food and Wine Pairing A plus point of being a wine enthusiast family has been the exposure to the wonderful world of wine paired cuisines. A recent wine paired food menu Wine and food pairing is the process of pairing foodContinueContinue reading “Three Wine Paired Dishes”
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Napoleon Bonaparte
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? Napoleon Bonaparte, because of his military prowess and his passion for champagne. As a veteran myself, I love that. Napoleon and Moët In 1782, Napoleon met Jean-Rémy Moët, the grandson of Claude Moët, the founder of Moët & Chandon, while studying atContinueContinue reading “Napoleon Bonaparte”
Instinctive Wine Tasting
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 byContinueContinue reading “Instinctive Wine Tasting”
The November Wine
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- firstContinueContinue reading “The November Wine”
Indian Wine Day at 1911
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 uncomplicatedContinueContinue reading “Indian Wine Day at 1911”
A Wine Connoisseur
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 onContinueContinue reading “A Wine Connoisseur”
The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson
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. AContinueContinue reading “The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson”
Fascinating City of London
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 anywhereContinueContinue reading “Fascinating City of London”
My Passion for Wines
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 inContinueContinue reading “My Passion for Wines”
Wine and Exercise
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 toContinueContinue reading “Wine and Exercise”