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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/qH3PHm

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/qH3PHm

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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 #destinations

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 #podcast

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 #podcast

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/

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.

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 and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. Wish you all a very Happy New Year.

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 food trends of 2016. Also in this episode we have our first in-house tasting of craft beer and Rye whiskey. So tune in to the episode here. You can also write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com

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 the best services etc. They also interact with the founder of Magic Cellars, a newly established company founded by Gargi Kothari who offers customised wine trails with lovely homestay options and tastings of fine wines and farm visits creating a wholesome experience. As the holiday season begins its the perfect time for you to pack your bags and go on a weekend wine trail. Discover all that and more by tuning in to the episode. Do send us your suggestions and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

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 city to sip on some artisanal Mezcals and premium tequilas. To know more, listen to the episode and don't forget to send us your ideas, suggestions and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

How is wine made? Do you know the journey of the grapes from vineyard to the bottle? Understand the entire process of wine making with Kailash Gurnani, Chief Wine Maker and Co-owner of York Winery India in this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast. He also shares the York story with hosts Rojita & Sameera, and talks about the challenges of making wine in a country which doesn't fit in the parameter of an ideal wine producing region. Also we have some tips on how to decode a wine label. Understanding the significance of words such as 'vintage' and 'reserve' on a wine label and more. So, enjoy listening to it all and in case you have queries or suggesations do write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

Champagne vs sparkling wines. Which is your pick? Do you know that champagne can only come from the region of champagne in France? Do you know the difference between a prosecco, cava, champagne and an Indian sparkling wine? All these questions are answered in this episode of The Drinks & Destinations podcast. The hosts Rojita & Sameera give you many details on the wonderful bubblies and in the D & D chat section Rojita speaks to Davide Markovitch, President of Chandon, the LVMH group company producing sparkling wines in India during his recent visit to the country. Tune in to the episode and let the celebrations begin!

Sun, sand and the land of gods, Greece is truly a destination, the diversity of which is hard to describe in words. Host Rojita Tiwari was recently in Greece to explore the wine route. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast Rojita and Sameera talk about the breathtaking views of the islands of Santorini and Mykonos to the wine trail from Thessaloniki to Peloponnese to the islands of Crete and Santorini. From Greek salad to the most favourite staple dessert Greek yogurt with honey ...listen to all that drooling food talk and more in the second travel special episode on Greece.

This episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast is about looking beyond the basic pairing of wine and spirits with food. While mixologist and spirits expert Shatbhi Basu shares her tips on pairing whisky, vodka, rum and feni with food in the Pair it up section, the hosts Rojita & Sameera discuss a very interesting and unique book called Vinos Con Cuento written by Eduardo Brethauer, a wine and spirits journalist based in Santiago, Chile. Rojita met Eduardo recently during an event in China and he spoke to her in detail about the uniqueness of his book which talks about pairing wines with movies and popular TV series. Something unique, something unheard of. Do listen to all that and more in this special "pairing" episode.

This episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is all about spirits, various categories of spirits such as whisky, vodka, rum etc. The highlight of the episode is a very interesting discussion on the rum market in India, several brands of rum available in India and how rum is made ! In the D & D Chat section the hosts Rojita & Sameera speak to Gautom Menon, CEO of Wild Tiger Beverages, India's first premium rum producer Wild Tiger Rum. For rum drinkers in India Old Monk is the cure-all drink but Wild Tiger Rum's positioning in the premium price point as Asia's first sipping rum could be the next big thing. Know more.

This episode of The Drinks and destinations podcast presents an exciting interview with India's first female bartender in the country, Shatbhi Basu. She shares all the interesting details of being a bartender with hosts Rojita & Sameera. Her journey of 35 years in the industry and the time before that when she wanted to be a Chinese chef. Why one needs to make a drink look good for a woman. And is it really cooler to be a mixologist than to be a bartender? She will tell you all in our D & D Chat segment. Also how much do you actually know about the Goan drink called Fenny? Know more about it in our segment "off the beaten track".

The first travel special episode of The Drinks & Destinations podcast is about the idyllic picturesque Italian region, Tuscany. Food, wine, handcrafted and bespoke design shops, the culture and of course the breathtaking views.The hosts Rojita & Sameera will take you on a memorable journey to one of the most favourite European destinations for Travellers from all around the world. The famous Tuscan cities Florence, Sangimignano, Montepulciano and Montalcino and their wine connections. Explore it all.

Episode 1 of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is your introduction to the world of fine wine and travel and what you can look forward to in the future of this show. On today's episode hosts Rojita & Sameera take you through how to taste a glass of wine and easy ways to pair it with food. Our first guest is Cecilia Oldne, Global Brand Ambassador of Sula Vineyards. She shares her journey in India, market evolutions, Sula fest and her long tenure with India's leading wine company.

Hosted by wine sommelier Rojita Tiwari, along with anchor/MC Sameera Khan, these ladies will always make sure you're well equipped no matter where you are - a casual boozy brunch, a posh cocktail party, a wine & cheese luncheon, a craft beer 101, a trip to Tuscany, etc.