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Beer Review: Mahou 5 Star & Dare Devil

Beer Review: Mahou 5 Star & Dare Devil

July 26, 2015 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi, Reviews

You’ve probably heard of beer brand Mahou  before. The well-known, ‘Spain’s no. 1 beer’, Mahou recently began brewing in Bhiwadi in Rajasthan. This is the first time Mahou is being brewed outside of Spain, so it’s a biggie! The brewery produces two…

4 Gems on my Gin Shelf

4 Gems on my Gin Shelf

June 14, 2015 · by Karina · in In the news, Reviews, Universal Spirits

You’ve probably guessed by now that I have a soft spot for gin. I’ve already given you a Gin101 of sorts in The Gin Diaries explaining juniper, botanicals and the styles of gin. So on #WorldGinDay, here’s a little peek…

First Look: Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Khan Market

First Look: Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Khan Market

June 1, 2015 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Reviews, Wine

It seems like everyone’s always hankering for either their coffee or wine fix. Luckily Perch in Khan Market takes care of both those yearnings. Conceptualised and executed by Vaibhav Singh, this new wine and coffee bar is slated to open in the…

Microbrew Mania in India

Microbrew Mania in India

May 9, 2015 · by Karina · in Beer, Company Profile, Delhi, In the news, Mumbai, Reviews

The funny thing about life is that nobody is happy with what they are. Street food wants to be upmarket, gastronomy desires demystification, wine craves friendliness, and beer, oh lovely beer, yearns complexity and nuance. For those of us partaking…

3 ways the new B-bar outdoes the old

3 ways the new B-bar outdoes the old

April 2, 2015 · by Karina · in Cocktails, Delhi, In the news, Reviews

There is only one thing more difficult than launching a new eatery and that is revamping an existing one, especially one which has already made itself a solid name for itself as the drink and party place in town. Well,…

A toast to Port Wine Day

A toast to Port Wine Day

December 16, 2014 · by Karina · in Events, Reviews, Wine

Long before Bordeaux was a demarcated entity, or before the first vine had even been planned in Australia or California, the region of Douro in Portugal was already a clearly defined appellation! The year was 1756 and Marquis de Pombal,…

New in the market: York Sparkling Cuvée Brut

New in the market: York Sparkling Cuvée Brut

November 8, 2014 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

  There’s a new bubbly in town folks. And this one’s from York. I’ve always liked the personality of York’s wines. Clean and well-made, they convey honesty and hard work. The Gurnani brothers – Kailash (winemaker) and Ravi, run the…

Let's Talk Bourbon

Let’s Talk Bourbon

November 5, 2014 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Reviews, Single Malt, Universal Spirits

‘Single Malt’ seems to be the buzz term when it comes to whisky nowadays. But how much do we really know about whiskies from around the world? Like American Bourbon for instance.  So here are a few things you really…

New in the market: Myra Reserve Wines

New in the market: Myra Reserve Wines

September 19, 2014 · by Karina · in Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

It is always a treat to taste a wine for the first time. (Well, almost always.) There is suspense, apprehensions, expectations, and most of all, curiosity. I must admit that I’ve had my share of times when tasting Indian wines…

The Legend of Château Angélus

The Legend of Château Angélus

May 24, 2014 · by Karina · in Delhi, Events, Reviews, Wine

The time I tasted one of the most prestigious wines in the world  He picks up the bottle, refills their wine glasses and sets it back on the table. If it were any other man in any other film it…

Nocturne: The Party Champagne

Nocturne: The Party Champagne

March 13, 2014 · by Karina · in Reviews, Wine

I’m not one for flowers, chocolates, or diamonds, but Champagne I can rarely say no to. Okay, make that never. So despite being slightly under the weather, I headed to the JW Marriott Aerocity in New Delhi for an evening…

On the Indian microbrewery trail

On the Indian microbrewery trail

March 11, 2014 · by Karina · in Beer, Reviews

Inasmuch as I enjoy writing about malts and wines, I am shamelessly proud of being an ardent beer-lover. After a long day of wine tasting there’s usually nothing I want more than a nice cold fresh brew, one where the hops…

New in the market: KRSMA Wines

New in the market: KRSMA Wines

February 19, 2014 · by Karina · in Company Profile, Events, In the news, Reviews, Wine

The Indian wine scene is agog with activity right now and each passing year sees the inauguration of a bevy of new wineries. The most recent one to impress me was KRSMA. Although not exactly a new winery, it has…

New in the market: Chêne Grande Reserve 2010

New in the market: Chêne Grande Reserve 2010

October 30, 2013 · by Karina · in Events, In the news, Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

Last night was the launch of a new red wine reserve from Grover Zampa Vineyards – the Chêne Grande Reserve 2010. The wine is a blend of Tempranillo (60%) and Syrah (40%) grapes grown on the slopes of the winery’s Igatpuri (in…

For a little sweet something

For a little sweet something

October 16, 2013 · by Karina · in Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

Looking to buy an Indian dessert wine? This might help. Most people may be inclined to think that it is easier to evaluate a dessert wine – to extract notes and nuances in something sweet –, but not too long…

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