Drinks and Destinations

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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 and listen to the episode here. You can also write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast they help break the myths that surrounds the cocktail culture all over the world, the drinks that are making way into almost every bar and the ones which are on their way out. There's a lot more to learn from this fun and exciting episode. Hit Play and listen to the episode. Also send your ideas and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 varietals in India, how the wine consumer in the country has evolved in the last few years. Yatin Patil who is also the President of the All India Wine Producers Association, talks about the future of the wine industry in India. To learn more, hit play and listen to the podcast here. Also send us your feedback and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 importer of Campari in India in the D & D Chat segment. In the segment 'On the Grapevine' they talk about the international wine competition Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the 24th edition that took place in May in Valladolid, Spain. What really makes it a world class competition, the role of a judge and how wines are judged blind, all that and more. Hit PLAY and listen to the episode here. You can also send in your suggestions and feedback on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how the world celebrates whisky on 20th May. Yangdup Lama, the newly appointed American Whiskey Ambassador in India talks about the relevance of this day and how American Whiskey cocktails are the new trend. Hit Play and listen to the episode. You can also write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 faults and the different kinds of faults that you may find in wine. So next time when someone asks you if you can tell whether a wine is corked or oxidized, you know where you got your answers from. Hit play and listen to the episode here for more such wine knowledge. Do write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Global Brand Ambassador of Gruppo Campari, about the company's newly launched award winning single malt brand called Glen Grant in India. Hit play and listen to the episode here. For queries and feedback do write to us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/P130uw Twitter: https://goo.gl/7P7Uec Instagram: https://goo.gl/qH3PHmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MD, Stephane de Meurville talking about why the company chose Sonam Kapoor and what's this anthem all about. Host Rojita also attended a food and wine pairing event at KOKO, Mumbai. She and Sameera chat about the second largest family owned wine company De Bortoli wines' range of wines which are available in India through Prestige Group. Also, we have a chat with Darren Blood, the Export Manager who is speaking about one of the De Bortoli wines 'The Noble One' once voted as the best dessert wine in the world. To listen to all that and more, hit play and listen to the episode here. You can also write to us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The TFG Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https: https://goo.gl/LTrwk7 You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/T1Ptck Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow TFG on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFanGarage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefangarage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefangarage/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 announcement from the house of Guinness. To listen to all that and a lot more, tune in to the episode here. Also you can write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Podcast where the hosts Rojita & Sameera will take you on a journey through this vibrant and colourful country in Europe. Hit play and listen to the episode here. Do send us your feedbacks and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 tasting, black tie dinner or just about anywhere. So Hit Play and listen to the episode here. We would love to get your feedback so do write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on:  ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how things have changed over the last few years and why it will still take us some time to reach the international standard. A store owner, liquor buyer or just someone wanting to get into the liquor retail space in India, must tune into the episode now! You can also write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on:  ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/ #drinks #wines #retail #alcohol #liquor #retailers #podcast     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Hosts Rojita & Sameera about the latest restaurant formats which are here to stay and the ones which will die a slow death. He also talks about the issue of service charge in restaurants and all that you need to know about it. Hit Play and listen to the episode here. You can also send us your queries and suggestions on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/ #foodblog #foodblogger #foodtrends #restaurants #newopenings #vietnam #cambodia #foodwriter #antoinelewis #drinks #destinationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for you in this episode. Hit play and listen to it now. Also for queries and feedback write to us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on:  ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/ #SulaFest17 #nasik #sulawines #sulavineyards #ceciliaoldne #musicfestival #Drinks #destinations #interview #podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to the stories about Gin and Absinthe. If you have a story to tell do share it with us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com and we will talk about it on our future episodes. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on:  ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/ #Drinks #Spirits #experts #ArthurNägele #BernhardSchäfer #Gin #Absinthe #Destinations #interview #podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. The Drinks&Destinations Podcast is also available on: ITunes: https://goo.gl/shfJuI You can find us on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/bwazDj Or generally, just about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podmalaxmi (that is not real, but don't you wish it was?) Follow Drinks & Destinations on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rojita.tiwari/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RojitaTiwari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddestinations/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.