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Travelling is fun specially when it's planned properly. At least to an extent. There are different kinds of travellers with different kinds of needs. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast Hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with Sudeepta Sanyal, Co-Founder of The Blueberry Trails, a company which specialises in customised travels. She also shares some fun facts and bizarre requests from people. This is one episode that would certainly help you address the wanderlust. Hit play...

Are you a bartender or someone aspiring to become one or just someone who loves to mix his/her own drink and also prefers the cocktails to be made in a certain way? If yes, then this is the episode for you. For the first time ever, hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with two world renowned mixologists and drinks experts, Tim Etherington Judge, Diageo Global Reserve Ambassador and Dimitri Lezinska also known as Dimi, mostly known for his famous Discovery channel series called 'Cocktail Kings'. In...

In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast, hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with the team behind Reveilo Wines, one of the premium wine producers in India. The owners Kiran & Yatin Patil are joined by their Italian wine maker Andrea Valentinuzzi for the first time in a conversation with any media platform. They share their stories, starting the company Vintage wines, why did they decide to produce only single varietal wines and also to be the ones to introduce Italian...

It's time to celebrate Negroni Week with one of our favourite drinks Campari. The international cocktail event which is celebrated in bars and restaurants across the globe has been a big hit in India too. As the official podcast partner of the event, we are not only talking about Negroni as a cocktail and the noble cause behind it, we are also actively participating in the preview event. In this episode, hosts Rojita and Sameera chat with Rajesh Israni, GM Marketing, Aspri Spirits, the...

In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast hosts Rojita and Sameera talk about the wine regions in Austria. The Austrian Wine Marketing Board which organises a wine summit every alternative year for international journalists also decided to host the European sommelier championship this year. We have a chat with Willi Klinger, MD, Austrian Wine Marketing Board talking about wines of Austria, different grape varieties, and the region. Later the hosts discuss World Whisky Day and...

Wine made with Saliva, Baby mice, Snake or a drink made by mixing beer with milk. They may sound bizarre to you but our world is full of surprises. In this episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast hosts, Rojita & Sameera bring to you some of the weirdest drinks which you may or may not have heard of. Hit play and tune into the episode now to know more about these drinks. If we have missed out on some, do write to us and let us know at [email protected]. The...

In this episode of the drinks and destinations podcast hosts Rojita and Sameera talk about the caps and closures industry. Different options such as natural cork, screw caps, synthetic corks, glass closures etc. and the kind of impact they have on a bottle of wine. Rojita speaks to Carlos de Jesus, Marketing Director of the leading global natural cork producing company Amorim, Portugal in the D & D chat segment. And in the Wine 101 segment, the hosts share tips on how to identify wine...

How often do you find yourself in search of the right glassware to serve your favourite drink? Should you serve wine in a regular glass or a crystal? What is the Aerlumer technology? In this episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast, you will find all the answers. Hosts Rojita and Sameera talk about the new Desire Collection of crystals from Lucaris and also share tips on how to take care of your expensive glassware. In the D & D Chat segment, Rojita talks to Robin Coupar, the...

In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast hosts Rojita & Sameera talk about the wine and spirits courses available in India, why is it important to learn about drinks. In the D & D chat section they talk to the co-founder of the wine and spirits education/ training portal Tulleho.com, Vikram Achanta about WSET programme, his favourite Drinks destinations and what's happening in the mixology scene in India. Tune into to the episode to learn more. Also, you can write to...

It was an exciting fortnight for the Drinks & Destinations Team as a number of events took place around the country. Starting from Bangalore where the second edition of the event The Fine Wine Affair took place at The Oberoi Hotel and Madhulika Bhattacharya talks to us about it. The sparkling wine company Chandon, Moet Hennessey India launched "The Party Starter Anthem" in collaboration with Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and singer Anushka Manchanda. We bring to you a chat with the new...

This episode presents a round-up of events, happenings and major announcements in the month of February. India's only craft beer fest 'Tapped' had it's second edition celebrated in Mumbai. And, host Rojita also celebrated her 5th visit to Italy's most iconic wine event Anteprime di Toscana which takes place in Tuscany every year. She shares her chats with the heads of the Tuscan wine consortiums in the D & D chat section in this episode. Rojita & Sameera also talk about the big...

Portugal is one of the oldest geographically demarcated countries and the 5th most peaceful country in the world. It has given us the word 'TEA' and wines like 'PORT' and 'VINHO VERDE'. Portugal is also the sunshine country of Europe with endless places to explore. The food and drinks, the nightlife, the special day celebrating port wines #PortWineDay and the stunning terraced vineyards in Douro valley if all that is not enough do tune into this episode of the Drinks & Destinations...

Everyone has at least once gone through that awkward moment in life where it felt like a daunting task to dress up for a very formal event or to order a glass of wine from an extensive wine list of a fine dining place or the right ways to greet people. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast Hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with Corporate Etiquette and grooming specialist Suneeta Sodhi Kanga about all the intricate nuances of presenting yourself as a gentleman/woman at a wine...

The experience of buying liquor in India is the most distinctive one especially for women. While in most parts of the country alcohol is still considered a taboo, the big cities and metros have seen a huge change in the retail format. One of the leading liquor retailers in Mumbai, Juben Wines was the pioneer in changing the look and feel of the stores. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast, Satyam Savla, Co-Owner of Juben Wines chats with hosts Rojita & Sameera about...

This episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is about the latest food trends in India, the favourite destinations for food and drinks and a very special insight into the travel scene in South East Asia. If you have plans of visiting Vietnam or Cambodia in the coming days, this episode has tips from food writer Prashasti Pandey sharing her personal experience of all the best places to visit for food and drinks there. The renowned Food writer and Radio Presenter Antoine Lewis chats...

In this special episode of the drinks and destinations podcast hosts Rojita and Sameera chat with Cecilia Oldne, VP Marketing and Global brand ambassador for Sula Vineyards. Joining us for the second time in the studio, she is going to talk about the preparations for 10th yr anniversary celebrations of SulaFest, the mega wine and music festival in the country. From artists line-up to major associations to the happening bars and fashion trends at the fest, we have all that and more in store...

This episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is a very interesting one as hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with two international spirits experts Arthur Nägele and Bernhard Schäfer in the studio about different kinds of spirits, how to judge spirits in a blind tasting competition, how are the spirits such as Gin and Absinthe produced etc. They also demystify the stories around Absinthe as a drink causing hallucinations and the legend that spread this misconception. Hit play and listen...

Wine made with Saliva, Baby mice, Snake or a drink made by mixing beer with milk. They may sound bizarre to you but our world is full of surprises. In this episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast hosts, Rojita & Sameera bring to you some of the weirdest drinks which you may or may not have heard of. Hit play and tune into the episode now to know more about these drinks. If we have missed out on some, do write to us and let us know at [email protected]. The...

This episode of The drinks and destinations podcast is about some major consumer and trade drinks events taking place across the globe which can help you plan a trip to these destinations all round the year. Hosts Rojita and Sameera share details of some fun events. So it's time to update that list of places to visit in 2017. Hit play and listen to the episode. For queries and suggestions write to us at [email protected].

In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast host Rojita chats with Mae (host of Maed in India podcast) about some of the destinations to visit in 2017. They also talk about New Year's Eve parties and offer tips on how to survive house parties and avoid hangovers on the first day of the New Year. If you are planning to party hard this New Year's Eve this should prepare you for a fun time ahead. Hit Play and listen to the episode here. You can also send your ideas and suggestions...

The party season has just begun. It's also the time of the year when we look back at the trends that made headlines. In the first holiday season special episode of the drinks and destinations podcast hosts Rojita and Sameera discuss about some of the major Christmas and New Year parties to look forward to in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. In the D & D Chat section the hosts interact with the dynamic duo Aneesh Bhasin of HipCask and Nikhil Merchant of Nonchalant Gourmand about the drinks and...

Only a few decades ago India had its first winery and of course, back then wine tourism was a concept unheard of and unknown to many. But a lot has changed since then. Companies like Sula Vineyards, Soma Vine Village, YORK Winery, Fratelli Vineyards, Grover Zampa Wines, Chandon, Soma Bangalore and many more have contributed to this revolution. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast, hosts Rojita & Sameera talk about the best wine tours to opt for, the wineries offering...

Mexico is colourful, vibrant and so diverse that it has its own magic. True to its deep-rooted culture, history and heritage, the country deserves to be in the must-visit list of any traveler. In this episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast, hosts Rojita & Sameera take you on a journey to the magical land of Mexico to experience and explore what it feels like to spend a few days listening to the Mariachi bands, enjoying the authentic Mexican cuisine, visiting Oaxaca and Tequila...